William L. Mayfield Jr.

Acting Deputy Fire Chief William L. Mayfield Jr. is a 34-year veteran of the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. He began his fire service career in 1988. He has held the ranks of Fire Fighter, Fire Fighter Specialist, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, and Assistant Fire Chief.

His previous assignment includes managing Division IV of the East Regional Operations Bureau, consisting of three battalions, 12 cities and 25 fire stations. Chief Mayfield has been a chief officer for over 17 years. He has worked multiple operational, administrative, and special assignments throughout his career, including fire prevention, command and control, and several field commands.

As of October 2022, Chief Mayfield’s new assignment is to command and lead the Central Regional Operations Bureau. In this role, he provides leadership for four divisions, seven battalions, 55 fire stations within 22 cities, and over 1,600 firefighting and lifeguard personnel. The Lifeguard Division provides water rescue and medical services to 11 cities and consists of specialized and trained professionals who protect Catalina Island and 72 miles of sandy beaches and open water.

As an Incident Commander, Chief Mayfield also manages the Department’s Incident Management Team 2.