Chief's Desk
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We have allocated $10,000 for a lease fee to the Town of Minden. With the demise of the Douglas County Engine Company, the district's conditions for use changed, thus necessitating a different type of agreement.

As everyone knows, Deputy Fire Chief Tognoli will be retiring on July 8, 2011. It has been my pleasure to work with Steve for over 13 years of my career. He has done a very commendable job for the districts in perhaps one of the most difficult positions. I want to wish him nothing but the best as he enters the ranks of retirement. Deputy Chief Fogerson will be assuming the responsibilities for Operations. He has my complete confidence that he will do an outstanding job. As with any change in leadership, I am sure that there will be some changes in the Operations Division. Not to neglect the Training and Safety Division, we have also completed a nationwide recruitment effort for Deputy Chief Fogerson's replacement. We have received several very qualified applicants. My desire is to fill this position by October.

So, we keep moving on, ever changing and continuing to evolve. We are a top notch organization and everyone should take pride in that fact. I know for one that I do! I hope you do too. Please be safe and thanks for doing a great job across the board.