Steve Pollock, who was the assistant Fire Chief under Fire Chief John Brown was named Odessa's new Fire Chief to replace John Brown who retired on December 15th, 2000. At age 46, Steve Pollock has worn many hats with the department, Firefighter, Paramedic, Captain, Senior Captain, and Assistant Fire Chief. Steve went to work for the Odessa Fire Department on April 2nd, 1979.

     Steve received his Bachelors degree in Fire Administration from Western Illinois University, an Associates degree in Fire Science from Odessa College, and is a graduate from the National Fire Academy Executive Officer program.

    Steve Pollock served as Fire Chief from 2000 to 2004 when he decided to retire from the Odessa Fire Department and accepted the position of  Chief of the Cedar Hill Fire Department.