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After a distinguished 33-year career in the fire service profession, Redwood City Fire Chief Ray Iverson announced his retirement on August 8, prompting the city to search for his successor, who is expected to begin his duties in December of this year.
The city will begin an open hiring process this fall with the intent of naming a new fire chief before Iverson retires, and has hired Teri Black and Company, a leading public sector executive recruiting firm, to conduct the search.
However, not everything will be left to the decision of this firm, as the city council wants to listen to the community and learn from its residents about the experience and necessary characteristics that the next fire chief must have.
As part of the selection process, City Manager Melissa Stevenson Diaz is seeking community input on the experience and characteristics needed in the next fire chief.
Community members can provide information in a variety of ways.
Through a community survey, which is available online or in paper form by visiting any of the City's facilities, including the Downtown Library (1044 Middlefield Road), the Schaberg Branch Library (2140 Euclid Avenue), and the Redwood Shores Branch Library (399 Marine Parkway).
As well as the Veterans Memorial Senior Center (1455 Madison Avenue), the Community Activities Building (1400 Roosevelt Avenue) and the Fair Oaks Community Center (2600 Middlefield Road). The survey is available in English and Spanish.
Interested parties can also provide feedback at the City Hall booth during Fiestas Patrias on September 15 at 3:00 p.m. at Courthouse Square (2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City).
Another option is to send an email to FireChiefRecruitment@RedwoodCity.org.
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