Photo: Orland Fire Protection District Battalion Chiefs receive Chief Fire Officer certifications
On May 26, 2016, Fire Chief/Administrator Mike Schofield (far right), Battalion Chief Bill Bonnar (2nd from right), Jr, Battalion Chief Nick Cinquepalmi (center) and Battalion Chief Greg Ferro (far left) received their Chief Fire Officer certification.
This is the highest certification that the Office of the State Fire Marshall recognizes and the Orland Fire Protection District’s Command Staff now all hold this title, as Battalion Chief Dan Smith (2nd from left) completed his certification previously.
The program consists of: Leadership, Communications, Personal & Professional Development, Community Relations, Intergovernmental Relations, Human Resources, Legal Issues, Strategic Planning, Emergency Management, Code Enforcement & Public Education, Budget & Finance, Life Safety Initiatives, and is designed and intended for Command level officers and/or Administrators who have the responsibilities of supervising and administrating a Fire Department or Fire District.