Meet San Diego's New Fire Chief Robert Logan – NBC 7 San Diego

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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Mayor Todd Gloria on Wednesday named San Diego Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Robert Logan II as the city's next fire chief.

The appointment follows a three-month search and is awaiting city council approval in July, with Logan expected to take over from outgoing fire and rescue chief Colin Stowell in August.

Logan is a lifelong San Diegan and the deputy fire chief overseeing employee services. In this role, he oversees and manages six divisions within the SDFD, including recruitment, health and safety, community outreach, professional standards and training.

“During his 24 years of service, Deputy Chief Logan has risen through the ranks of our department and demonstrated not only a deep understanding of the complexities of fire rescue operations, but also a deep commitment to our community and the well-being of our firefighters. Save the employees,” said Gloria. “I am confident that under his leadership, the department and the city will be well served, and that we will be able to innovate and excel in providing emergency response services. emergency to our residents and visitors.

Prior to his current position, Logan was Deputy Chief overseeing Special Operations – with a broad scope including Air Operations, Metro Arson Team, Hazardous Incident Response Team and the special events and emergency management team.

He began his career with the San Diego Fire Department as an emergency medical technician in 1999, then became a firefighter in 2000.

“I am deeply honored and grateful to have been nominated by Mayor Gloria to be our city’s next fire chief,” Logan said. “Growing up, I faced many challenges that shaped my determination, my resilience, my commitment to service and my deep understanding of the needs and realities of our community. I look forward to leading our dedicated Fire and Rescue team with integrity and compassion, and ensuring they remain a pillar of safety, support and unity for all San Diegans.

According to the city, Logan is co-founder of the Lincoln High School Fire Protection Program and an active member of Women In Fire, a national organization dedicated to empowering women in the field of fire and rescue services. emergency.

Logan received his bachelor's degree from Southern New Hampshire University, his master's degree in emergency services management from Columbia Southern University and executive fire chief certification.

Gloria was joined in announcing the appointment by Stowell and City Council members Henry Foster and Marni von Wilpert, chairwoman of the City Council's Public Safety Committee.

“It has been an honor to serve as fire chief and lead the dedicated professionals of the San Diego Fire and Rescue Department for the past six years,” Stowell said. “I have every confidence that Chief Logan will continue the legacy of this great department and lead with his exceptional integrity, commitment to serving our communities, and collaboration with all of our public safety partners.”

“Chief Logan has earned the respect of our members as well as community stakeholders, and brings a wealth of SDFD experience and institutional knowledge essential to his success as the next fire chief,” he said. added.

Stowell served with the SDFD for 36 years.