Fire Chief Steven Sette’s service career has spanned the past twenty-seven years. He has served as the town’s fire chief since November of 2006.  He previously served the department in the capacities of Firefighter, Captain, and Deputy Fire Chief prior to being appointed Chief.  Steven and his wife Kristine are proud residents of our town and have a son, Derek who is currently serving in Iraq with the 2nd Cavalry Striker Regiment of the U.S. Army, which is based out of Vilseck Germany. 

Steven has served in a multitude of both career and volunteer fire departments throughout his career including twelve years with Orange County and is currently a career fire officer  (Lieutenant) with the City of Minneola. He holds state certifications in both Florida and Georgia and is currently enrolled in the Fire Science program at Keiser University.

Since his appointment as Chief, Steven has with the help of our town council, been able to reduce our ISO rating from an 8/9 to a 5, which resulted in substantial savings to residents on home owner’s insurance premiums.  Chief Sette believes that we can eventually achieve an even lower rating which will help residents to realize even further savings. 

Chief Sette was able to accomplish this while simultaneously reducing the fire department operating budget by streamlining operations.  With the help of a dedicated staff of professional volunteers, the entire firehouse has been re-modeled both inside and out.  A new mini pumper is nearing completion and will serve the town more effectively and efficiently based on the needs or our community as opposed to previous operations. Also, the town’s 50 year old fire engine is in the process of being completely refurbished and will be fully functional and certified when completed.  This project will help us to maintain and potentially further lower our ISO rating while having restored a huge piece or our town’s history. Steven is also a professional magician and has spent the past two decades mastering his craft.  He felt that it would only be fitting to combine this God given talent with his extensive fire service background.  Combining the two resulted in the development of a fire safety magic show.  The show presents important life-saving fire safety messages in an easy to understand and enjoyable way for young children. 

Steven is dedicated to the continued improvement of fire services to our community while maintaining fiscal responsibility.  He believes the fire department should grow with the town, not outgrow the town.