Communique' - California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Communique' - California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Communique' - California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
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100 YEARS: continued from page 5<br />
Many people came out to learn<br />
how CDF has become one <strong>of</strong> the<br />
world’s leading fi re <strong>and</strong> resource<br />
protection departments. Many<br />
came to reminisce with fellow<br />
CDFers they had not seen in<br />
years. Others had actually<br />
played major roles in creating<br />
department history including<br />
four past directors: David<br />
Pesonen, Gerald Partain, Richard<br />
Wilson, <strong>and</strong> Andrea Tuttle. At 10 a.m., CDF Employee Support<br />
Services Administrator Jay Donnelly<br />
quieted the crowd <strong>of</strong> about 500. The<br />
sound <strong>of</strong> bagpipes <strong>and</strong> drums fi lled<br />
the air as the CDF <strong>Fire</strong>fi ghters 2881<br />
Honor Guard Pipe <strong>and</strong> Drum B<strong>and</strong><br />
made their way up the sidewalk to<br />
the stage.<br />
Chief Deputy Director Mark Stanley welcomed the audience <strong>and</strong> thanked them for<br />
their continued support which has allowed CDF to always meet its mission. “That is<br />
really what CDF is, a team, one large family,” he said. Next to address the audience<br />
was Director Geldert, who spoke about the diversity <strong>of</strong> the CDF staff. “This is the<br />
fi nest organization in the world,” he said. Resources Secretary Mike Chrisman<br />
represented the Governor’s Offi ce <strong>and</strong> discussed the proud legacy <strong>of</strong> CDF.<br />
100 YEARS: continued on page 7<br />
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