The Livingston County Board of Supervisors has appointed William Gall as the new director of the Office of Emergency Management, bringing nearly two decades of experience in emergency services to the leadership role.
Gall, a Mount Morris native, has been the department’s deputy director since 2022. In that position, he played a key role as deputy county fire coordinator, regional fire administrator under the state’s fire mobilization plan, and overseer of Livingston County’s Special Operations Team. He also assisted with fire investigations across the county’s 19 volunteer fire departments.
His career in emergency services began in 2006 when he joined the Mount Morris Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter. Over the years, he has earned certifications as a firefighter, fire investigator, fire inspector, and National Fire Academy Fire Safety Officer. A graduate of the FEMA National Emergency Management Basic Academy, Gall also holds a fire science degree from Corning Community College. His dedication to public service extends back to his military career, where he served two tours in Iraq as a Marine during Operation Enduring Freedom.
During the Feb. 12 board meeting, where Gall’s appointment was confirmed, Livingston County Administrator David Pribulka highlighted his impressive qualifications.
“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,” Pribulka said.
Beyond his firefighting credentials, Gall is also a certified emergency medical technician with the Mount Morris Ambulance Service. His expertise led to a position as a state fire instructor with the NYS Office of Fire Prevention and Control in 2015, where he has since trained firefighters across the state.
“I’m thankful for the vote of confidence and for the opportunity to serve the County in this role,” Gall said. “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.”
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