Chris Barron currently serves as the Fire Chief of the Travis County Emergency Services District #5/Manchaca Fire/Rescue department located just south of Austin, Texas. Chief Barron has worked diligently in the fire service for over 32 years to increase service delivery performance. He has used several programs to lead ESD#5 from an all-volunteer department to a successful career department, PPC Class 7/9, to a fully staffed PPC Class #2 and providing excellent customer service to the area residents. Chief Barron served as the State Firefighters' Association's Executive Director for 14 years and has been instrumental in helping the Texas fire service. He holds an Associates, bachelor’s and master’s degrees and was awarded the International Fire Chief’s Association Fire Chief of the Year Award.