Post Date:12/09/2022 4:45 PMLOMPOC, CA, Dec. 9, 2022 – The City of Lompoc is proud to welcome Brian Fallon, who is coming aboard early next month as chief of the Lompoc City Fire Department.
Fallon previously served as fire chief for the City of Victorville, and brings more than 20 years of firefighting and emergency response experience. Before joining the Victorville Fire Department in September 2021, he served 16 years with Rancho Cucamonga Fire where he progressed through the ranks.
Fallon, set to officially start with the City of Lompoc on Jan. 9, takes the reigns from Interim Lompoc Fire Chief Scott Nunez. Nunez served as chief since July, following the retirement of Chief Alicia Welch.
Lompoc City Manager Dean Albro said he is excited to announce Fallon as the city’s new fire chief.
“After reviewing numerous candidates and having several panel reviews, Brian Fallon really stood out. He brings a tremendous level of professional experience and has the leadership qualities that we were hoping to find.” Albro said. “We are looking forward to working with him and feel he is the right person for the chief position.”
Fallon has training and skills in emergency management, interoperability, project management, hazmat, and tactical response. In addition, he holds numerous certifications including Chief Officer Certification from the California State Fire Marshal, Extended Attack Incident Commander, and Strike Team/Task Force Leader.
A California native, Fallon earned his bachelor’s degree in fire science Administration from Waldorf University. He earned his paramedic certification from Mount San Antonio Community College where he also served as a fire technology instructor for seven years. Fallon began his career as a paramedic in 2000 with American Medical Response and continues to be a certified paramedic.
Fallon said he is looking forward to joining the Lompoc Fire Department.
“I am extremely honored and humbled to lead an amazing group of men and women with the Lompoc Fire Department. I am excited to see what the future holds for our fire department and the city of Lompoc,” he said. Return to full list >>
