In a unanimous vote at the Sept. 21 North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District board meeting, Ryan Sommers received the permanent position of fire chief.
With his family in attendance and fire district staff looking on, his two children pinned on his new badge in front of a room full of people giving him a standing ovation.
“I’ve seen you grow a lot in the last few years. I’m very proud of you,” said NLTFPD Director Paul Zeller.
Other members of the board said that they have only received positive feedback from the community during Sommers’ time as interim chief, and they believe he is the ideal person for the job.