The city of Vancouver has selected a new chief to lead the Vancouver Fire Department.
Brennan Blue, formerly a chief firefighting officer in Southern California, was hired to lead the VFD starting Sept. 24. He replaces former Chief Joe Molina, who’s retiring after 12 years with the department and 28 years in fire service.
In a media release Thursday, Blue called the opportunity to serve as fire chief a “distinct honor and a privilege.”
“I look forward to building on the great work of the department staff in collaboration with the community,” Blue said in the release. “Together, we will continue to provide the highest level of fire and emergency response to the residents and visitors of our vibrant and growing community.”
Blue’s salary was not disclosed. Molina’s salary in 2019 was $177,828, according to published reports.