Calexico City Council appoints new fire chief
Karina Bazarte
CALEXICO, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) – The Calexico City Council has appointed Juan Contreras as their new fire chief Monday morning.
Fire Chief Contreras, along with his family, the Calexico Fire Department (CFD) and other fire departments, such as Imperial County Fire Department, attended the ceremony.
Contreras says he is ready to serve as CFD’s fire chief.
“Obviously is increase staffing continue that community outreach with the citizens and the stakeholders of Calexico…being able to provide services a much needed services you we have the department running its own ambulances so we are working on ideas,” said Contreras.
Contreras served as the Interim City Manager and fire chief this year. He has been with CFD for 20 years.