The Department/Our Chiefs

Chief Paul Smith joined the Protection Engine Co. in May of 1985.  He was elected 2nd Lieutenant in 1987 moving up through the ranks to Captain in 1991.  In 2002 he was appointed as Safety Officer, served on our Grievance Committee and was also elected Assistant Chaplain in 2017.

Assistant Chief Matthew Getter joined the Protection Hose Co. on May 12, 2005.  He was elected 2nd Lieutenant, 1st Lieutenant and Captain of the Hose Co. before becoming 3rd Deputy Chief beginning in January 2021.  Matt is a 2nd generation member following in the footsteps of his father who was also a Chief of the Huntington Fire Department.  Matt is the owner of Southdown Pizza in downtown Huntington and resides in Huntington with his wife and two daughters.

2nd Deputy Chief Ryan Doyle joined the Protection Engine Co. in December 2012.  Ryan was elected 2nd Lieutenant in 2017, moved up to Captain in 2019 a position he held until 2022 when he was elected 3rd Deputy Chief.  Ryan is a District employee for the Northport Fire Department and resides in Huntington with his wife and son.

3rd Deputy Chief Connor Riggs joined the department as a member in 2013, he was elected 1st Lieutenant in the Protection Hook & Ladder Co. in 2020 and Captain in 2022 a position he held until being elected 3rd Deputy Chief.  Connor is a proud 4th generation fireman following in the footsteps of his father who also served as Chief of the Department.  Connor also serves as a trainer for the Probation Training Program, as well as starting the 5 and Under Training Program and the Division Wide 5 and Under Competition.