Michael A. Contreras selected as Cathedral City's new Fire Chief
Cathedral CityMichael A. Contreras Michael A. Contreras will be the next Chief of the Cathedral City Fire Department, the city announced on Monday....
Cathedral CityMichael A. Contreras Michael A. Contreras will be the next Chief of the Cathedral City Fire Department, the city announced on Monday. Contreras' hiring comes after a national search conducted by Bob Murray and Associates. Contreras is a 32-year veteran of the Orange County Fire Authority. 'After a comprehensive national search, I'm confident we've found the right leader for the Cathedral City Fire Department,' said City Manager Charlie McClendon. 'Michael's experience and leadership skills are obvious, but he's also a proven relationship builder and collaborator who recognizes the current challenges and opportunities that come with being a fire chief in the 21st Century.