Dublin Fire Chief appointed by Governor
Dublin Fire Chief Sheldon Gilbert has been selected by the Governor to serve as a Co-Chair, along with Lou Paulson, President of the California Professional Firefighters, on the Blue Ribbon Task Force. The Blue Ribbon Task Force is to help ensure that recommendations made by the Blue Ribbon Fire Commission, established after California’s 2003 wildfires, continue to be implemented. California has made significant progress in meeting the Commission’s recommendations. More than 100 new engines have been purchased to replace aging CAL FIRE engines; more than 42 new engines have been purchased to replace aging California Emergency Management Agency (Cal EMA) engines; and, 19 additional new engines have been purchased by Cal EMA.
Congratulations Fire Chief Gilbert!
