Out in the farm fields and two-lane stretches of eastern San Joaquin County, Farmington Fire Protection District is trying to steady the ship at exactly the moment it can least afford wobbly leadership. After a run of departures, the rural district is in the market for a permanent fire chief, and locals are watching closely because the small outfit is responsible for roughly 100 square miles of farms, scattered homes and a piece of Highway 4 where it handles first response. Neighbors and mutual-aid partners say keeping a steady hand at the top is critical for training, response coordination and working smoothly with other agencies.
Ad-hoc Committee Launched To Find Chief
According to CBS Sacramento, a battalion chief resigned this week, prompting…..