South Lake Tahoe appoints Bruce Martin as interim fire chief

South Lake Tahoe City Manager Nancy Kerry announced the appointment of Bruce Martin as South Lake Tahoe Fire Departments Interim Fire Chief at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

“I am very excited to welcome Chief Martin to lead, encourage and support our dedicated team of fire fighters,” said Kerry. “Chief Martin’s long and exemplary career in fire service provides him with a platform to be an excellent leader as the Interim Fire Chief.”

Chief Martin’s long and distinguished career spans over three decades and six fire departments. He began his career in 1978 as a volunteer firefighter. His accomplishments include; construction of multiple fire stations, building training teams, creation a Special Operations Task Force, and implementation of a SWAT tactical Paramedic position.

City Public Safety Director, Chief Brian Uhler, who has been providing management and leadership for both the Fire and Police Departments over the past year stated, “Chief Martin was selected based on his years of experience in fire and proven leadership style and we are excited to bring him on as part of our team.”

“I’ve already met with staff and I’m impressed with their commitment to the community and I’m looking forward to working with them,” said Martin.

Additional information about the South Lake Tahoe Fire Department can be found online at www.cityofslt.us/fire.

— Writer Tracy Franklin is the public information officer for the City of South Lake Tahoe.