District Chief Bob Hoff

BOB HOFF started his career in 1976, and has held the ranks of lieutenant, captain, battalion chief, and (currently) district chief and director of training. He held the rank of battalion chief with assignments city wide and a permanent assignment in the 2nd Battalion south of the Chicago Loop. As director of training, he is assigned to the Chicago Fire Academy and is responsible for firefighter candidate training, EMS training, specialized and field training for the second largest fire department in the nation. He has served on heavy rescue units, engine and truck companies. Bob was preceded by a great grandfather, father and brother, all members of the Chicago F.D. In 1992 and 1998, Bob earned the highest award of valor from the Chicago F.D. and in 1999 he was awarded the highest medal of valor from the State of Illinois. In 1985 Bob started instructing the “hands-on” officers programs and has contributed greatly to their design. Bob has instructed for the Illinois State Fire Academy, Illinois Fire Chiefs Association, Chicago Fire Academy, and was a keynote speaker for the Fire Department Instructors Conference. He has instructed such cities as Alameda County, Calif., Bossier City, La., Dallas/Ft. Worth, Tucson, Chicago, San Jose, Sacramento, the Massachusetts State Fire Academy and others. He has also written articles for Fire Engineering Magazine and Firehouse Magazine.