Assistant Chief Added To Staff At Valley Fire
Valley Fire District has created a second assistant chief position and appointed one of its own.
Dave Lobdell, a captain at Station No. 6, will begin the position May 1, said Chief Pat Humphries.
Lobdell will be assistant chief in charge of personnel, focusing on career advancement and performance ratings.
Assistant Chief Karl Bold will remain in charge of operations, including the alarm room, equipment and building maintenance and emergency medical services.
Most other districts of Valley Fire’s size have two assistant chiefs, Humphries said. “It’s too much for one person,” he said
Lobdell has been with the district for 21 years, and served as a firefighter, alarm operator and lieutenant before becoming a station captain.
Interested in managing growth?
County commissioners are seeking applications from Valley residents interested in serving as non-voting members of the Growth Management Steering Committee.
The steering committee makes recommendations to the commissioners regarding regional planning issues. Steering committee members should be available to meet for a three-hour period on Friday mornings.
A more detailed outline of the steering committee’s responsibilities and application forms are available at the county commissioners office, 1116 W. Broadway. Both can also be had by calling 456-2265.
Foundation gives $100,000
Valley Hospital Foundation’s annual gift to Valley Hospital and Medical Center will buy new equipment for the pediatric and emergency care units.
The foundation presented the hospital with a $100,000 check last week.
The funds were raised through last year’s Children’s Miracle Network, Festival of Trees and other donations.
Valley Hospital and Medical Center plans to purchase a defibrillator monitor for cardiac arrhythmia and a fetal monitor that monitors heart rates of newborn babies.
Craft sale set for April 14
Valley Hospital and Medical Center employees will host a spring craft show April 14.
The show will be held from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the hospital, 12606 E. Mission. The craft show is open to the public. Proceeds will go to the Children’s Miracle Network.