paddiegrunt
08-13-2009, 07:23 PM
Los Angeles County Fire Chief P. Michael Freeman has announced the promotional appointment of John B. Tripp to the position of Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations. In his new position, Tripp will serve second in command to the Fire Chief, and will be responsible for oversight of the Department’s three regional operations bureaus, encompassing 171 fire stations, technical rescue services, lifeguard service, air operations, camp crews and risk management. Four million residents living and working in 58 cities and all County unincorporated areas depend each day on the fire suppression and life safety services provided by the Department, one of the largest fire agencies in America. “I am pleased to promote John Tripp to Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations,” said Freeman. “Chief Tripp has spent more than two decades learning our organization from the ground up. He is a seasoned fire ground commander whose proven ability to handle our major incidents instills confidence and a sense of order in chaos. His experiences and successes establish him as a proven leader.