Fire Department
Josh Stefancic, a full-time local government professional since 2001, has been the City Manager for the City of Safety Harbor since 2024. Prior to this, he served as the Fire Chief for the Safety Harbor since 2018. Josh is a graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program and has been part of the IFSTA® family since 2009. He has served on many IFSTA validation committees including: Fire Detection and Suppression Systems, Essentials of Fire Fighting, Pumping/Aerial Driver Operator, Company Officer, and Occupational Safety, Health & Wellness.
Josh was first elected to the IFSTA Executive Board in 2012. He is currently the vice chair of the IFSTA Executive Board. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Oklahoma State University (OSU) in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology in 2001, and his Master's Degree from OSU in Fire and Emergency Management Administration in 2008. He also has a Master’s in Public Administration from Florida Gulf Coast University.
