Patrick A. Dennen Named to Top Fire Post
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County supervisors selected a county fire chief/fire warden to replace current Chief Peter R. Hills, who announced his retirement last month.
Apple Valley resident Patrick A. Dennen, 48, the assistant fire chief, will step into his new role next month. Dennen has held positions at various fire departments, including deputy chief for the Army’s National Training Center in Fort Irwin.
As County Fire Chief, Dennen will oversee a department serving more than 330,000 people in over 16,000 square miles.
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