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Patterson’s New Fire Chief Takes the Helm | Sacramento News
Patterson welcomes its new Fire Chief, Jeff Hakola, who took the oath this past Tuesday after six months as acting chief. With over 30 years of firefighting experience — starting as a teen in the Fire Explorer program in 1993 — Hakola brings seasoned leadership and a deep connection to the community. Facing staffing challenges as the only paid fire department on the west side, the team has added three firefighters, plans to launch a third company with a new ladder truck in January, and is eyeing a third station. They’re also launching a local Fire Explorer program to inspire the next…
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