The Oakland Fire Department has a new chief, Damon Covington, a 24-year department veteran.
Damon Covington was named Oakland’s newest fire chief by Mayor Sheng Thao and City Administrator Jestin Johnson, the city announced on Friday. OAKLAND — Damon Covington, a highly respected Oakland firefighter for 24 years, was named Oakland’s next permanent fire chief by Mayor Sheng Thao and City Administrator Jestin Johnson, the city announced on Friday.
In announcing the appointment, Mayor Thao said: “I am thrilled that Chief Covington has accepted this important appointment to become the next chief of our proud Oakland Fire Department. Damon Covington has a distinguished professional resume from his 24 years of experience in the fire service, and his personal commitment to the safety of Oaklanders is unparalleled.”
Johnson said in the release that “Chief Covington is a highly experienced, enthusiastic leader, with a deep understanding of the complex public safety needs and emergency preparedness challenges in Oakland. His professional experience, vision for the department, and commitment to Oakland aligns perfectly with the qualities we sought in the next fire chief.”
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