The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has reinstated its recently retired chief to lead the agency on an interim basis while fire officials search for a permanent replacement.
Lewis Broschard, who retired in March after more than 18 years with the district, will return as interim fire chief, the fire district said in a statement Monday.
During his tenure, Broschard oversaw the annexation of the East Contra Costa and Rodeo-Hercules fire districts and secured a service contract with the city of Pinole. He also expanded firefighting resources, staffing and emergency services while strengthening wildfire mitigation efforts, including supporting the creation of more than 40 Firewise communities.
“Chief Broschard’s return ensures experienced leadership and continuity while the District conducts a search for its next permanent Fire Chief,” said Board Chair Diane Burgis, who represents District 3 on the board.
Con Fire did not announce a timeline for the permanent chief search.
i thought they were supposed to have been gone for a six months before going back on the payroll? I know the Supervisors can vote for an exemption from the rule, I guess they did!
According to Transparent California he got a good bump in pay in the last year, I wonder how that affected the size of his pension.
Could it really be that hard to find a DEI replacement?
Good for the Chief to receive his pension and a salary. The county just pays his salary while Contract Costa Retirement pays his pension & benefits.
He picked the job. If I don’t like it, I could try to get
hired as a first responder.