Fire Chief James Haner began his career with the Sun City Fire District in February 1988. Chief Haner has held every rank in the fire department promoting to Engineer in 1990, Fire Captain in 2001, Battalion Chief in 2006 and Assistant Fire Chief in 2007. Haner was appointed to the position of Fire Chief on June 1, 2009. Chief Haner has been a certified emergency responder since August 1986 and received his National and State Paramedic certification in May 1991. Chief Haner has holds an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Fire Science from Glendale Community College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Fire Service Management from Arizona State University.