08/27/2026
🔥 A look at our Assistant Director! 🔥
Today, we want to take a moment to recognize and thank Tyler Roberts, who serves as our Assistant Fire Chief and Deputy Director of Emergency Management.
Roberts has dedicated over 15 years of professional service to emergency management, emergency medical services, and the fire service, building a career centered on public safety, rapid response, and community resilience. As a Nationally Registered Paramedic holding a Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and Fire Science, he brings a high level of expertise to every incident and training initiative.
Throughout his career, Roberts has maintained a strong commitment to operational readiness and responder development—from instructing Hazardous Material Operations courses, Firefighter 1&2, and leading vehicle extrication trainings to coordinating critical medical standby protocols for local athletic events. He has also played a key role in advancing department operations, including the integration of modern emergency medical equipment like the Zoll Propaq MD cardiac monitor and the implementation of streamlined mobile technology for department personnel.
In addition to his field leadership, Roberts actively engages with the community through public safety outreach, regional earthquake preparedness initiatives, and departmental events that connect first responders with the citizens they protect.
Outside of his professional duties, Roberts enjoys spending quality time with his wife Lillie, his three children, and his dachshund Lucy, as well as pursuing personal interests in music, classic humor, and creative projects.
Assistant Chief Roberts, we want you to know how much your leadership, technical expertise, and dedication mean to our department and community. Thank you for everything you have done — and continue to do — for the Office of Emergency Management, the Kennett Fire Department, the City of Kennett, and the citizens you proudly serve!
