Mayor Patty Lent has selected a longtime leader within the fire department of Burbank, California, to become Bremerton’s next chief.
David Schmitt, a 31-year veteran of the Burbank department, was selected over three others because of his expertise in firefighter training, Lent said. A veteran training officer in his department, Schmitt was part of a nationwide team that created a blueprint for handling life-threatening situations in the fire service.
“He has a forward look, a vision for the city,” she said. “We think he’s going to bring great things to Bremerton this year.”
Schmitt, 58, said he was impressed with the department, its members and the city in a recent visit for his job interview.