City of Wylie, Texas
Randy Corbin has extensive work experience in the field of emergency services, starting from their time as a Volunteer/Firefighter/Assistant Chief at Coppell Fire Department in 1967. Randy later served as a Lieutenant/Deputy Chief/Training Officer at DeSoto Fire Department from 1976 to 1979, and then as a Firefighter/Lieutenant/Training Officer/Administrative Assistant to the Fire Chief at Addison Fire Department from 1979 to 1984.
In 1984, Corbin became the Fire Chief at Lewisville Fire Department, where they oversaw the operations of five fire stations and managed an annual budget of $7.3 million. During their tenure, they also provided contract services for EMS to two other incorporated cities and contracted Fire/Rescue/EMS to areas of Denton County.
Corbin then moved on to Trinity Workplace Learning in 1999, where they served as Vice President and was responsible for forming alliances and business relationships with the emergency response community. Randy also maintained their certifications as a Master Firefighter and Instructor during this time and served as a member of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team Texas Task Force 1.
In 2007, Corbin became the Fire Chief at Wylie Fire & Rescue, leading an ISO 1 department that operates as a Quint-concept department with three front-line quints equipped with CAFS and ALS. The department provides fire-based EMS primarily from the staffed quints, with assistance from a regionally-supported ALS Medic unit.
Finally, in 2009, Corbin joined BCFS Emergency Services as part of the State- and National-level Incident Management Team. The specific dates of their roles at this company are not provided in the information.
Randy Corbin has a diverse education history. Randy obtained a B.A. degree from the University of North Texas from 1967 to 1971, with a focus on Biology, English, and Chemistry. Later, from 1974 to 1978, they attended Tarrant County Junior College, where they earned an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Fire Protection Technology, graduating cum laude. In 1993, Randy pursued further education and completed the Executive Fire Officer program from the National Fire Academy, specializing in Fire Service Administration, which lasted until 1996.
City of Wylie, Texas
Wylie embraces growth and prosperity without sacrificing its hometown appeal. Its many community-driven events are often mentioned when Wylie receives awards and honors. Some of these events include the Wylie Chamber of Commerce Championship Rodeo, the Wylie 500 Pedal Car Races, Bluegrass on Ballard, Boo on Ballard, Taste of Wylie, National Night Out, and the Wylie Arts Festival. Wylie's unique sense of home, selection of housing, growing retail options, historic downtown area, and recreational opportunities make it the perfect place for your family or business. With an eye to preserving the past, a celebration of present-day good times, and planning for the future, Wylie is still wide awake! The City of Wylie is governed by a Council-Manager form of government in which the Council establishes city policy through ordinances and resolutions; and the City Manager carries out city policy and is responsible for city operations. The Wylie City Council consists of the Mayor and six Council members. The Mayor and Council are elected at-large, which means they represent the entire city and all registered voters may vote for all seven places. Following each election, the Council selects a fellow Council member to serve as Mayor ProTem.