Eugene Springfield Fire is proud to announce the promotion of Battalion Chief Ray Brown to the position of Deputy Chief of Fire Operations. Chief Brown has over 20 years of public safety experience. He was hired in 1997 as a Police Officer for the Eugene Police Department, where he worked on teams such as Patrol, Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT), and was also a Fire Arms Instructor.
Deputy Chief Brown's firefighting career began with California Department of Forestry in 1985 as a seasonal firefighter. Locally he volunteered with Lane Rural Fire and Rescue prior to joining Eugene Springfield Fire as a Firefighter/EMT in 2006. Moving up the ranks he has worked as a Firefighter, Captain, Training Captain, Battalion Chief and now his new role as Deputy Chief of Fire Operations.
Deputy Chief Brown has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from California State University Chico and a Master's Degree in Public Affairs from the University of Oregon.
Fire Chief Joe Zaludek commented, "Chief Brown continuously demonstrates his professionalism, commitment, and dedication to this organization. His positive attitude and exceptional leadership skills is an asset to Eugene Springfield Fire and we are proud to have him serve as the Deputy Chief of Fire Operations."