William Gall is director of Livingston County’s Office of Emergency Management. Photo provided by Livingston County
William Gall marks his second month in office next week as the director of the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management (OEM).
Gall brought with him nearly 20 years of involvement in the emergency services field. No stranger to the County’s emergency management operations, the Mount Morris-native served as the department’s deputy director since March of 2022. In that role he worked as the deputy county fire coordinator, the regional fire administrator under the state’s fire mobilization plan, had oversight of Livingston County’s Special Operations Team, and provided fire investigation support for the County’s 19 volunteer fire departments.
In 2006, Gall joined the Mount Morris Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter. He has since become a certified firefighter, fire investigator, fire inspector, and National Fire Academy Fire Safety Officer. He is a graduate of the FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy, and has a degree in fire science from Corning Community College. He began his career in public service after enlisting in the Marine Corps in 2002. He served two tours of duty in Iraq in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
During the Feb. 12 board of supervisors meeting, which saw Gall appointed as the new OEM director, Livingston County Administrator David Pribulka said his extensive experience made him the ideal candidate for the vacant position.
“Mr. Gall stood out as the top candidate in a competitive recruitment that received 12 qualified applicants, six of whom were selected to be interviewed by a professional panel with experience in fire response, emergency management, and much more,” stated Pribulka.
Gall has also achieved certification as an emergency medical technician with the Mount Morris Ambulance Service. In 2015, Gall’s emergency management skills earned him a position as a state fire instructor with the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control. He has since conducted numerous fire training classes, educating fellow firefighters in communities across the state and beyond.
“I’m thankful for the vote of confidence and for the opportunity to serve the County in this role,” said Gall at the time of his appointment. “I look forward to working with all community organizations and departments within the County, including those that aren’t traditionally thought of as emergency response organizations, in order to build a more resilient community going forward.”
For more, visit the Office of Emergency Management online, or call 585-243-7160.
