| BOARD OF DIRECTOR VACANCY Notice is given that a vacancy on the Board of Directors will be effective June 30, 2008 as a result of the resignation of James Lopeman, District Director whose term of office expires in November 2010. Applications will be made available July 1, 2008 at the District's Administrative Offices at 1680 Refugio Valley Road, Hercules. Interested candidates should submit summaries of their qualification and an Application to District Administrative Offices no later than 4:00 p.m. August 1, 2008. Applicants must be residents of the District. The District Board of Directors will fill the vacancy under the procedures of the Government Code Section 1780 appointing an individual to the office. The appointed individual must, upon appointment, complete and file an Economic Interest Statement as required by law. Directors of the District perform those functions which set policy and standards for the District's delivery of fire prevention, suppression and emergency medical services and those other services authorized by the Fire Protection District Act of 1987 (Health & Safety Code Section 13800, et seq)
MAY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITIONS Continuing its employee recognition program, the Board of Directors honored Orlando Conti for 30 years of service and Chuck Coleman for 20 years of service. Upon his retirement from the District, the Board thanked Reserve Firefighter Allen Bosworth for 20 years of service.
APRIL Employee Recognitions At the District's Board of Directors meeting held on April 16, 2008, the Board recognized Greg Fernando for 20 years of service, Paul Fernandez for 25 years of service, Nick Ronchetto for 20 years of service, Donna Heymans for 15 years of service, Brian Solidum for 10 years of service and Alan Biagi for 30 years of service. The Board will continue to recognize employee years of service at subsequent Board of Directors meetings
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2007 christmas coalition The Christmas Coalition celebrated its 11th year with its annual food and toy drive. Holiday meals as well as toys for the children were distributed to those families in need in Rodeo and Hercules. The Coalition is comprised of more than 60 community groups and individuals who are dedicated to helping those in need during the holiday season.
STATION 76 OPEN HOUSE The District held is Annual Open House at Station 76 in Hercules on Saturday, October 13. The weather cooperated with a beautiful sunny day! A special thank you to all our guests who helped make this a great community event. The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Search & Rescue Team was here with their rescue dogs and equestrian team. They also were able to bring several pieces of equipment to demonstrate their resources -- and the Prowler was here as well. Contra Costa County Haz Mat personnel were also in attendance with their Haz Mat vehicle. Free hot dogs, balloons and bicycle helmets were handed out and the firefighters provided demonstrations on the District's burn trailer and vehicle extrication. Thank you to Safeway, Lucky's and McDonalds for their contributions.
On Tuesday, September 11, 2007, the Hercules Rotary Club honored Captain Bryan Craig as the 2007 Firefighter of the Year. Captain Craig began his career as a Reserve Firefighter in 1987 and was promoted through the ranks to Captain in 1997. He has served as the President of the Rodeo-Hercules Firefighter Association and the United Profesional Fire Fighters Local 1230 representative to the District. Bryan has three children Anthony, Robert and Jessica and owns his own General Contracting business. The District is proud to honor Captain Craig for his dedication to the fire service and to the communities it serves.
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