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Archived News Release |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 24, 2012 |
CONTACT: Cindy Owens Management Assistant 951.486.6488 cindyo@moval.org |
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New Battalion Chief Appointed to the Moreno Valley Fire DepartmentOn Wednesday, April 11, Riverside County Fire Chief John Hawkins announced the promotion of Mike Smith to Battalion Chief for the Moreno Valley Fire Department. Chief Smith began his career in 1990 as a Firefighter I in the Riverside Unit for The City's Fire Chief Abdul Ahmad participated in the interview process that led to Mike Smith's selection as the City's Battalion Chief. Chief Ahmad stated that "Mike Smith is very knowledgeable about the City and local area due to his three years spent in Moreno Valley as a Fire Captain and he is well educated on current firefighting strategies and techniques. Mike is very well respected by his peers and was the perfect choice to fill the vacant position." Chief Smith's first day in Moreno Valley was Monday, April 16. ### |
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