Meet new Victorville Fire Department Chief Brian Fallon
Victorville Fire Department Battalion Chief Brian Fallon has been promoted to fire chief, city officials said
Fallon, who has 20 years of fire experience, will officially take the role on Friday, according to a city press release on Wednesday.
Fallon joined the VFD in September 2021 after 16 years with Rancho Cucamonga Fire Department where he progressed through the ranks.
Fallon’s skills include emergency management, interoperability, project management, hazmat and tactical response. He also holds numerous certifications, including the Chief Officer Certification from the California State Fire Marshal, Extended Attack Incident Commander and Strike Team/Task Force Leader.
“Brian is proof that we have great talent and strong leaders in our Victorville Fire Department,” said City Manager Keith Metzler in a written statement. “Drawing on his tremendous leadership skills, experience, and collaborative management approach; Brian will make an excellent Chief. We are excited for Brian to take our Victorville Fire Department to the next level.”
A California native, Fallon earned his bachelor of science in fire science administration from Waldorf University. He earned his paramedic certification from Mount San Antonio Community College, where he also served as a fire technology instructor for seven years.
Fallon began his career as a paramedic in 2000 with American Medical Response and continues to be a certified paramedic.
“I am honored to be given the opportunity to serve the City of Victorville as fire chief. It is humbling to lead an incredible group of firefighters with amazing potential,” Fallon said. “I am also thankful to our City leaders for this vote of confidence. I look forward to working with our firefighters and City leadership to provide exceptional customer service to our community.”
Fallon will assume leadership responsibilities from VFD Fire Chief Jeff Armstrong who has served since February 2021.
“Chief Fallon is joining Victorville Fire at an exciting time as we have successfully completed labor negotiations and improved our fire rating,” Metzler said. “Now, we can focus on developing a management support structure that will further elevate our responsiveness to our Victorville community.”
The history of the VFD dates back to 1926 when the Victorville County Fire Protection District was established. Four years later, the Victorville Volunteer Fire Department was created.
In 1976, approximately 14 years after Victorville was incorporated, control of the Victorville Fire Protection District was assumed by the City of Victorville.
In March 2019, the City of Victorville re-established its fire department after contracting fire services for 10 years.
Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 or RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on Twitter @DP_ReneDeLaCruz
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