Chief Stephen Watson began his fire service career after graduating from the Weatherford College Fire Academy in 2000. He spent 11 years with the Eastland Fire Department, rising from Firefighter to Captain. During that time he also served six years as 911 Dispatch Administrator for the Eastland County Public Safety Dispatch Center.
In 2011, Chief Watson joined Parker County Emergency Services District No. 1, and in August 2014 he was appointed Fire Chief. Under his leadership, the department has grown from eight full-time firefighters to 126 full-time staff and has added four fire stations across the District to keep pace with the region’s growth.
Chief Watson is active in fire service leadership across Texas. He serves as Vice President of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, Legislative Director for the State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts Advisory Council, and President of the Parker County Public Safety Alliance. He holds the Certified Fire Executive designation and is a credentialed Fire Service Chief Executive Officer through the Texas A&M Mays School of Business. Chief Watson, his wife Ashley, and their children are proud to live in Aledo and call this community home.
In 2011, Chief Watson joined Parker County Emergency Services District No. 1, and in August 2014 he was appointed Fire Chief. Under his leadership, the department has grown from eight full-time firefighters to 126 full-time staff and has added four fire stations across the District to keep pace with the region’s growth.
Chief Watson is active in fire service leadership across Texas. He serves as Vice President of the Texas Fire Chiefs Association, Legislative Director for the State Association of Fire and Emergency Districts Advisory Council, and President of the Parker County Public Safety Alliance. He holds the Certified Fire Executive designation and is a credentialed Fire Service Chief Executive Officer through the Texas A&M Mays School of Business. Chief Watson, his wife Ashley, and their children are proud to live in Aledo and call this community home.