North Bay Fire Chief Headed To Coronado

BAY AREA, CA – Longtime local fire chief Jim Lydon is leaving the North Bay for Southern California. Lydon, who currently serves as fire chief of the city of Benicia, has been named the new fire chief of Coronado in San Diego County.

Lydon has nearly 40 years of experience, first serving in the city of San Rafael and progressing through the ranks from dispatcher to battalion chief. During his four-year tenure as fire chief of Benicia, the council appointed Lydon as acting city manager while recruiting for the position.

Lydon holds a master’s degree from Gonzaga University and a bachelor’s degree in fire service administration from Cogswell Polytechnical College. He maintains an active paramedic license and possesses multiple professional certifications in the fields of emergency response and incident management.

He will start his new job in Coronado on Oct. 10. His initial base salary will be approximately $189,000 annually.

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