Crime & Safety

Alameda County Fire Chief to Depart After 29 Years in Public Safety

Sheldon Gilbert will leave his post as Alameda County Fire chief His last day will be July 31, 2012.

Alameda County Fire Department sent out the following media release on Wednesday morning:

After serving 29 years in Alameda County as a public safety responder, including 27 years in the fire service, Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD) Fire Chief Sheldon Gilbert will be departing to pursue other career objectives and interests.

His last day as Fire Chief will be July 31, 2012.

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Prior to his departure, Chief Gilbert will work on the completion of important projects for the ACFD, such as the consolidation with the City of Emeryville and other regional fire service enhancements.

Patch will update this story when more details are released by the Alameda County Fire Department.

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