The financial and logistical aspects of the Centertown Fire Department are overseen by an elected Board of Directors which meet the first Tuesday of each month. 

 Operational control of the Department is executed by sworn personnel, using the following rank structure:

OFFICERS

Chief	Helmet: White with gold front shield Insignia: Five Gold Bugles or Stars
Deputy Chief	Helmet: White with gold front shield Insignia: Four Gold Bugles or Stars
Captain	Helmet: Black with white front shield Insignia: Two Gold Bugles or Bars
Lieutenant	Helmet: Black with white front shield Insignia: One Gold Bugle or Bar

FIREFIGHTERS

Engineer Responsible for driving & operating fire apparatus	Helmet: Black with black front shield Insignia: Silver Engineer's Scramble
Senior Firefighter Title given to the single most senior firefighter	Helmet: Black with Black front shield Insignia: Gold Firefighter's Scramble
Firefighter Title earned upon successful completion of basic training & probationary period	Helmet: Black with Black front shield Insignia: Silver Firefighter's Scramble
Probationary Firefighter Entry-level rank, served at the discretion of the Chief.	Helmet: Black Insignia: None

Command Staff
Operations are overseen by the fire department's officers, who serve as field commanders and may additionally hold special additional responsbilities within the department.

Perry Mathis
Chief

Phillip Prater
Deputy Chief
Commanding Officer- Fire Suppression

Billy Prater
Captain

Clyde Prater
Captain
Commanding Officer- Medical/Safety

Scottie Hughes
Captain

Joey Clark
Lieutenant
Training Officer