City of San Marcos names new Emergency Management Coordinator

The City of San Marcos named Rob A. Fitch as its new Emergency Management Coordinator.

Fitch begins in San Marcos on Monday, July 12, and will be responsible for the city’s emergency preparation, response and recovery.

“We’re excited for Rob to join us,” Director of Public Safety Chase Stapp said in a statement. “His decades of experience at the university, state, and local level make him a perfect fit for San Marcos and we’re sure he will be a valuable asset to our team.”

Fitch arrives in the city with 18 years of experience in the field of Emergency Management and 21 years of dedicated service in the United States Coast Guard. Fitch most recently worked as an Emergency Management Coordinator for Penn State University and five Commonwealth campuses where he designed the Crisis Management Plan, trained personnel in crisis management operations and responsibilities, and conducted hazard and security assessments.

Fitch worked in Alaska at both the municipal and state levels prior to his employment with Penn State University. As an emergency manager for Alaska’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Fitch coordinated logistics for the State Emergency Coordination Center. Later, as an administrative and emergency manager for the Municipality of Anchorage, Fitch oversaw the Emergency Operations Center, inspected facilities within the Municipality, and presented emergency information to members of the community.

Fitch holds professional certifications from FEMA, completing courses in the agency’s Professional Development Series and COOP Train the Trainer programs. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior College and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

Information provided by the City of San Marcos