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Clovis Welcomes Jason Ralls as New Fire Chief

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The City of Clovis has announced the appointment of Jason Ralls as the new Fire Chief of the Clovis Fire Department. - Jason Ralls currently serves as Deputy Fire Chief and has held every role within the department.

- He holds a bachelor's degree in Agricultural and Managerial Economics from UC Davis and a master's degree in leadership and organizational studies from Fresno Pacific University. - Current Fire Chief Chris Ekk will retire on July 31, 2026, and praised Ralls' integrity and vision.

- The Clovis City Council is expected to confirm the appointment during the June 15 Council Meeting.

This story was originally reported by kmph. Read the original article here.

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