The city of Paso Robles announced Thursday that it has a new fire chief.
Jonathan Stornetta, a fourth-generation resident of the North County who has served as interim chief since October, will take over as the permanent head of Paso's Emergency Services Department, the city said in a news release.
Stornetta joined the Fire Department in 2001 as a firefighter and paramedic, the city said. Throughout the years, he has been a fire captain and paramedic and a battalion chief.
In a release, City Manager Tom Frutchey praised Stornetta's "thorough understanding of the community's values and needs," along with his technical expertise and years of experience.