March 29, 2024
Victorville hires fire chief for new department
VICTORVILLE – (INT) – A retired Illinois fire chief has been appointed to guide the formation of the city’s new fire department by the end of the year.

Victorville has contracted with San Bernardino County for fire protection.

Incoming fire chief Greg Benson most recently guided the formation of the Fox River and Countryside Fire Protection District in Illinois where he served as the district’s fire chief for five years.

When he takes over April 23rd, Benson’s immediate responsibility will staffing the new fire department.

The Victorville City Council authorized the establishment of a new city fire department on January 16th. City officials estimate annual cost savings of five percent or a total of $3.8 million within the first five years of city fire operations. After the first five years, cost savings are estimated to be 14 percent annually and 70 percent less in pension costs than that of County Fire.
Story Date: March 24, 2018
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