Administration

Fire Chief Tim Grams began his career with the Statesboro Fire Department in 1997 and was appointed Fire Chief in 2010. Before becoming Chief, he served in several positions within the department, including Firefighter, Driver/Engineer, Lieutenant, and Training Officer. He holds a degree in Fire Science from West Georgia Technical College and has taught fire service courses at the local, state, and national levels. Since becoming Fire Chief, Chief Grams has helped guide the department through significant growth and progress. In 2010, the department had 32 personnel. Today, it has grown to 71 personnel, allowing the department to better meet the needs of a growing community. In 2026, the Statesboro Fire Department earned an ISO Class 1 rating, the highest rating awarded through the Insurance Services Office Public Protection Classification program. Chief Grams believes fire service leadership is rooted in service to others. He believes true leadership is built on service and that a leader’s role is to support, guide, and care for the people within the organization. That belief shapes his approach to leading the department, supporting firefighters, working with elected officials and City staff, serving the Statesboro community, and building positive, productive relationships with partner agencies and community organizations. Under his leadership, the department remains focused on providing efficient, effective, and professional fire and emergency services while recognizing that modern fire service includes far more than responding to fires. Chief Grams continues to emphasize training, technology, community service, and the development of future fire service leaders. His goal is for the department to continue growing in a way that protects the community while taking care of the people who serve it.

Deputy Fire Chief Bobby Duggar began his fire service career in 1999 and has served in a variety of operational and leadership roles throughout his career. Prior to returning to the Statesboro Fire Department, he served with the Charleston Fire Department and the Sandy Springs Fire Department, gaining experience in municipal fire suppression, technical rescue operations, training, and command-level leadership. After returning to Statesboro, Chief Duggar served as the department’s Training Chief before becoming the first Assistant Chief in the history of the Statesboro Fire Department. He currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief. Chief Duggar holds numerous state and national certifications in fire service operations, leadership, and technical rescue disciplines. He is also a nationally recognized instructor and speaker who regularly teaches fire service and technical rescue programs across the region. In addition to his fire service training, Chief Duggar earned both Associate and Bachelor’s degrees from Liberty University with a focus in Psychology.

Libby Williams has served as an Administrative Assistant with the Statesboro Fire Department for the past two years. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2023 with a degree in Public Health and is proud to serve the community she grew up in. In her role, Libby supports daily department operations, administrative coordination, and department social media accounts.

Shelby is one of the department’s Administrative Assistants and has proudly served in the role for the past year. She helps keep the front office running smoothly and is often the first friendly face visitors are greeted by. From scheduling to purchasing and procurement, Shelby enjoys supporting the department’s daily operations and assisting both staff and community members whenever she can.