As Fire Chief of the City of Reedley Fire Department,
I have the privilege and opportunity to serve in a
great community with the finest men and women in the
world. The responsibilities of the Fire Department
are constantly changing and have grown from just, "fighting
fires". Today, we deliver and serve in an "all
risk" capacity and are responding to a much broader
range of emergency response and prevention services
than ever before.
While we work and carry out our duties to provide
for a safe and healthy community, I am constantly reminded
of how fragile life is. As a result of the horrific
and tragic events on September 11, 2001 in New York
and Washington DC, we all have once again been reminded
that the business of protecting life and property has
a very high price. Our members' work day and night
in harm's way devoted to making each and every one
of you safe.
The men and women, your friends and neighbors, serving
as members of the Reedley Fire Department do so with
courage, energy, and professionalism. I can firmly
state that your Fire Department is prepared to meet
the challenges of the future. I am proud to serve as
your Fire Chief and I thank you for taking the time
to become familiar with us.
