MURPHY, Texas (January 27, 2025) - The City of Murphy is proud to announce the promotion of Perry Elliott to Fire Chief, effective immediately. Elliott, has served Murphy with dedication for nearly 14 years, and in May of this year will celebrate a total of 40 years of service in the fire industry. Chief Elliott has shown through his hard work and dedication he has a passion for public safety and an unwavering commitment to the community he serves.
Beginning his career with 23 years of service to the Sherman Fire Department starting as a Firefighter/Paramedic, he moved through the ranks to Fire Marshal/Assistant Chief. He then worked for the Kerrville Fire Department and Melissa Fire Department before coming to Murphy in February of 2011. In addition to his work in Murphy, for the past 15 years he has presided, and will continue to do so, over the Texas A&M Forest Service State Advisory Committee for House Bill 3667, which is the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Insurance Program that supplements workman’s Comp insurance for volunteer fire departments.
“Perry has demonstrated exceptional leadership and unparalleled commitment to the safety and well-being of our residents”, said Aretha L. Adams, City Manager. “I am thrilled to see him take on this new role and continue building on the strong foundation of the Murphy Fire Department.
As he approaches his 14th anniversary with the department, Chief Elliott reflects on the journey that led him to this moment. “It’s been an honor to serve Murphy, and I’m excited to lead our incredible team of firefighters and paramedics,” said Elliott. “Together, we’ll work to ensure our city remains a safe place to live, work and thrive.”
Chief Elliott’s promotion underscores the City of Murphy’s commitment to fostering leadership from within and recognizing the dedication of its public servants.
The Murphy Fire Department looks forward to an exciting new chapter under his leadership.