Lakeport Fire Protection District to swear in Reitz as new fire chief Nov. 8
- Lakeport Fire Protection District
LAKEPORT, Calif. — The Lakeport Fire Protection District reported that its new chief, Patrick Reitz, will be officially sworn in on Tuesday evening.
Reitz, who joined the district on Nov. 1, will take his oath during the district board of director’s meeting beginning at 5 p.m. Tuesday at the headquarters station, 445 N. Main St.
After the swearing-in, there will be a 15-minute recess from the board meeting in order to offer congratulations, take photos and enjoy some light refreshments.
The community is invited to join in welcoming Chief Reitz.
Reitz has served for more than 35 years in emergency services, including experience in fire, emergency medical services, or EMS,and law enforcement in Ohio, Washington, Oregon, Wyoming and California.
Having started as a volunteer firefighter, he has worked with volunteer, career and combination fire and EMS departments and districts; as well as private, volunteer and county EMS services.
In addition, Chief Reitz has worked as an advisor for emergency and disaster planning and preparation, as well as fire and emergency services issues with individuals, organizations and agencies.
The Lakeport Fire Protection District provides fire protection and advanced life support ambulance services to Lakeport and surrounding areas.
Career staff includes the fire chief, three captain/paramedics, three firefighter/paramedics, six firefighter/EMT’s, one administrative assistant and one office assistant. The current volunteer firefighter roster is 19.
The fire district is governed by five board of directors appointed by either the Lakeport City Council or the County of Lake Board of Supervisors.