Fire chief resignation and interim appointment
North County Fire Protection District of Monterey CountyCalifornia- Detected
- Aug 5, 2026
- 90 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
At the August 5, 2026 special board meeting, the North County Fire Protection District Board accepted Fire Chief Joel Mendoza's resignation. The board also appointed Division Chief Jess Cortez as Interim Fire Chief effective September 1, 2026. The motion to appoint carried 4-0.
The permanent chief hiring process discussion and press release were placed on next month's agenda.
- Meeting date
- August 5, 2026
- Agency
- North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County
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