Crime & Safety
Newport Beach Gets Recommendation For New Fire Chief
On July 23, Newport Beach's city manager will make the recommendation for who is best to fill the boots of the next Fire Chief.
NEWPORT BEACH, CA —It's been a long search through a nationwide net's worth of candidates, but Friday the city manager announced that she recommends the Assistant Chief Jeff Boyles to fill the Fire Chief's boots.
Newport Beach City Council members will consider City Manager Grace Leung's choice of Boyles at the July 23 council meeting.
"With his in-depth experience and extensive knowledge of the Newport Beach community, Jeff stood out in a competitive field and throughout the recruitment process," Leung said. "I have no doubt Jeff will hit the ground running and make a positive impact on the department, the city organization and the community in his new role."
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The Huntington Beach resident started in 1994 as a San Bernardino County firefighter. He started working in Newport Beach in February 2000 and rose up the ranks.
He has a master's degree in public administration and a bachelor's degree in political science and public administration from Cal State Long Beach.
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