Lompoc Names Kevin Shay as New Fire Chief | California News

Lompoc City has officially named Kevin Shay as its new Fire Chief, effective August 8th, after serving as Interim Chief since March. With over 20 years in fire service — 18 right here in Lompoc — Shay brings deep local experience and a proven track record in operations, training, EMS, and administration. He’s also a part-time instructor at Allan Hancock College, mentoring the next generation. City Manager Dean Albro praised Shay’s leadership as exactly what the department needs, while Shay expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him. His priorities include boosting firefighter training, improving recruitment and retention, upgrading aging equipment and facilities, and strengthening regional partnerships — all while ensuring Lompoc’s essential emergency services remain top-notch for the community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a6c130600f5a84d6