The Administration Division is responsible for planning and for leading, managing and supporting Fire Department personnel and programs in the accomplishment of the Department's mission. Administration Division personnel include the Fire Chief and three support staff. Staff shares a building with the Mountain View Police Department at 1000 Villa Street.

The Fire Chief is the head of the Department and is responsible for the developing and updating plans for the fire protection, emergency medical, hazardous materials protection, emergency preparedness and emergency communications. The Fire Chief establishes goals and objectives for the organization while balancing acceptable risk levels and current and future cost.

The Fire Chief accomplishes the requirements of the job as previously stated with the support of a Senior Administrative Analyst, an Executive Assistant and one Office Assistant III position.