Chief Tait’s Bio

Chief Tait has been with the Bellevue Fire  Department for 29 years. Prior to his appointment to Fire Chief, he served in the following positions:

  • Ladder Company
  • Paramedic Program for 15 years
  • Medical Services Officer
  • Lieutenant at Station 8
  • Captain at Station 4
  • Captain at the Training Division
  • Battalion Chief EMS
  • Deputy Chief Operations

Chief Tait has a bachelor’s degree, in Integrated Social Sciences, from the University of Washington, and a master’s degree, in Public Service Leadership and Administration, from Arizona State University.

Chief Tait resides in Snohomish. He is married with four children. His oldest daughter is a kindergarten teacher, his youngest daughter an ER Nurse at Overlake Hospital, and his two boys are currently in grade school. In his spare time, he enjoys coaching.