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Former Pasadena Fire Chief Hired by San Bernardino County Fire Department

Bertral Washington named Deputy Chief of Administration

Published on Monday, July 27, 2020 | 3:00 am
 
Bertral Washington

Former Pasadena Fire Chief Bertral Washington has been named the Deputy Chief of Administration for the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

According to statement by the county department, Washington, who has more than 25 years of experience, will oversee its planning and accreditation, training and safety, support services, emergency medical services and community risk reduction efforts.

“Chief Washington has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the fire service,” said San Bernardino County Fire Chief Dan Munsey in a prepared statement. “His diverse experience as a chief officer, coupled with his strong foundation of innovation, strategic planning, and leadership development, will assist our management team in leading this department into the future.”

Washington served as Pasadena Fire Chief for more than five years before resigning in April two months after he was reassigned to the City Manager’s office in February.

Despite queries from the NAACP and the City Council, City Manager Steve Mermell, citing state laws which prohibit the release of personnel files, did not publicly state the reasons for the move.

Bryan Frieders is currently serving as the city’s Interim Fire Chief.

Washington has a Master’s degree in public administration, a Bachelor’s degree in political science, and an Associate degree in fire science management. He is a graduate of the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.

“Chief Washington has delivered successful results with recruitment, training, community risk reduction and public education programs using technology to ensure the best and most efficient services are delivered to the community,” Munsey said.

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