Chief Victor Williams is a first generation firefighter. He began his career in Delray Beach, Florida with the Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department on November 30, 1992. He devoted 23 years to the department and the community. Chief Williams separated from the Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department in January 2016 and joined the Gallatin Fire Department on March 7, 2016. During his tenure, he has sought to increase organization diversity, expand organization professional standards and professional standing, and enhance our service capacity and service delivery.

Chief Williams is a veteran of the armed forces and holds an Associate Degree in Fire Science, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organization Management, and a Master’s Degree in Leadership. Chief Williams also holds the Executive Fire Officer designation from the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland and the Chief Fire Officer designation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence. Chief Williams is married to his wife Joyce and they have four adult children.