Christopher Manroe was named the subsequent Fire Chief of the Chula Vista Fire Department Thursday, changing the retiring Harry Muns.
Manroe has greater than 27 years of expertise within the fireplace service, 17 of which have been spent in Chula Vista.
“Chula Vista has always felt like home,” he mentioned. “This community, this department and the people we serve have shaped my life. I am honored to lead the men and women of the Chula Vista Fire Department and committed to making our service better every single day.”
Manroe’s profession started in 1995 with the San Diego Rural Fire District earlier than becoming a member of Del Mar Fire Department and later La Mesa Fire Department, the place he rose to the rank of Fire Captain and have become a licensed paramedic, in response to a metropolis assertion.
In 2008, he restarted his profession in Chula Vista due to the town’s “growth, diversity and reputation for excellence,” returning to the firefighter rank.
He replaces Muns, who had almost three many years of expertise.
“I am incredibly proud of what this department has accomplished,” Muns mentioned. “Serving the city of Chula Vista has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I leave knowing the department is in excellent hands with Chief Manroe. He is someone who leads with integrity, humility and a genuine commitment to this community.”
According to the town, Manroe “believes in leading by example, staying connected to crews, and supporting the wellbeing of the department’s personnel and their families.” His plans embrace strengthening succession planning, increasing recruitment efforts, enhancing coaching {and professional} improvement, and persevering with advancing wellness and psychological well being applications throughout the division.
“Chief Manroe reflects all of the qualities the city of Chula Vista values,” mentioned City Manager Tiffany Allen. “He knows our neighborhoods, understands our families, and has spent nearly two decades serving this community. I am confident he will continue strengthening the department in ways that directly support our residents and keep Chula Vista a safe, thriving place to call home.”
–City News Service