OPERATIONS

Jim Parker is originally from Miami, but moved to Cape Coral in 1984. He graduated from Cape Coral High School and then joined the Army. After his service was complete, he attended the Naples Fire Academy for his Fire certification and Edison Community College for his EMT certification. He began his career in the fire service in 1995 with the Naples Fire Department. He joined the Cape Coral Fire Department in 1998 and promoted to Division Chief of Operations in April 2020. He has also served in the positions of Firefighter, Engineer/Driver, Lieutenant, and Battalion Chief. He is also a certified paramedic. Division Chief Parker has his bachelor's degree in Public Safety Administration from Edison State College. 

The Division Chief of Operations supervises nine Battalion Chiefs who operate over three shifts and 12 fire stations and is responsible for the response, safety, efficiency, and overall operations of the Department.