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Fire Chief of La Verne, California for 12 years
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Under budget for 12 consecutive years
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Generated $15M in new revenue, over $10M net
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Planned, organized and project managed the construction of a new fire station in La Verne
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FD ISO rating improved from a Class 5 to a Class 3
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Never had a personnel grievance
Financial
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Fire Department is over 40% self subsidy for the last 7 years
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Developed Community Facilities District to provide funding for personnel and equipment as future development occurs
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Discretionary Contingency fund accounts set aside
Personal
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Added 3 Engineer/PM positions
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Training hours doubled
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Added a Medical Director and Nurse Educator
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Purchased 3 new fire engines
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Purchased 3 medium duty "state of the art ambulances"
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State certified fire officer and chief officer
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Certificate in Finance and Strategic Planning, National Fire Academy
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Hazardous Materials Technician, SA College
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Married for 30 years, two children
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Grateful to have the privilege to work with such competent, caring people for 25+ years in the fire service