ALHAMBRA : Interim Fire Chief to Accept Permanent Job
Interim Fire Chief James A. Ballard, a department veteran, will officially accept the Fire Chief badge permanently today.
Ballard, 47, was appointed to replace Fire Chief Raymond Brooks on Sept. 12. He has served as interim chief since April, when Brooks became San Jose’s fire chief.
“Over his 25 years of service to the Alhambra community, and in the past several months as interim fire chief, Ballard has proved a skilled firefighter and able leader,” City Manager Julio Fuentes said.
Ballard joined the department in 1969 after three years in the U.S. Army. He has served as the department’s fire marshal and as a battalion chief.
The ceremony will be held at Headquarters Fire Station, 301 1st St., Alhambra.
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