New Fire Chief, Tim Shackelford (Chino Valley Fire District)

BY CHINO VALLEY FIRE DISTRICT 

Chino Hills – The Chino Valley Fire District Board of Directors selected Tim Shackelford to lead the Fire District as its Fire Chief, effective immediately. Chief Shackelford has served as interim Fire Chief since January.

The terms of the 4-year employment agreement was unanimously approved by the Board of Directors at its Regular Board Meeting on May 14, 2014.

Chief Shackelford has been with the Fire District for 23 years. He was first hired by the District as a firefighter and was promoted up the ranks to Firefighter/Paramedic, Captain, Battalion Chief and Deputy Chief, before being selected as Fire Chief.

Chief Shackelford has an A.S, Degree in Fire Technology, a B.S. Degree in Fire Science, and a M.S. Degree in Occupational Safety and Health. He is currently enrolled in the Executive Fire Officer Program through the National Fire Academy.

Chief Shackelford is a member of the Rancho Del Chino Rotary and of the Chino Valley Community Church. He resides in the City of Chino Hills with his wife of 21 years, Shannon, and their teenage sons, Riley and Addison.