Meet the Vernon Fire District

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Chief John Connolly

Battalion Chief / Wildland Coordinator Kevin Vickers

Chief John Connolly brings with him more than two decades of experience and leadership in the fire service, having served with the City of La Verne Fire Department and more recently with the City of Calimesa Fire Department. He holds a bachelor’s degree from California State at Long Beach and is a certified Paramedic.

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Battalion Chief / Wildland Coordinator Kevin Vickers

Battalion Chief Kevin Vickers has been with the Vernon Fire District since 2019. Prior to his promotion, he served as a Captain with Vernon Fire and served with the Eagar Fire Department as an engineer. He holds multiple fire, EMS, and wildland certificates including Engine Boss.