The UC Davis Fire Department Health 34 program was featured at state and national conferences, highlighting its innovative approach to student-focused wellness and campus response.
Cesilio “Cess” Mercado ’02, was appointed deputy fire chief of the UC Davis Fire Department effective Jan. 5, a position he has held in an acting and interim capacity since November.
The UC Davis Fire Department is currently recruiting for the position of Student Firefighter. Please visit HandShake to apply for the position. The recruitment closes December 17.
Newly appointed UC Davis fire chief Nate Hartinger ’00 identified his career path by the time he graduated with dual degrees in communication and sociology. He’s since worked with the campus fire department for 25 years and counting.
UC Davis firefighters gain hands-on experience with an advanced airway management device called “i-gel” through training with UC Davis Health certified registered nurse anesthetists.
A fire captain is deploying as a fireline EMT to help battle the 55,000-acre Garnet Fire in Fresno County, while other staff recently returned from assisting with the Pickett Fire in Napa County.
A recent external review of the UC Davis Fire Department described the campus agency as a “premier” fire department and model organization. “UC Davis is operating one of the best, most unique fire departments we have reviewed, all to regulatory requirements and best practices,” states the report by Citygate Associates.
