CAL FIRE Firefighters Local #2881 – 10th District Officers
Serving the Professional Firefighters of CAL FIRE in San Diego County
Vice President
Patrick D. Walker
(619) 218 2887
Vice President Walker sits on the CAL FIRE Firefighters of Local #2881 Executive Board and manages all union-related operations within the 10th District which covers all of San Diego County.
Vice President Walker holds the Rank of Battalion Chief with CAL FIRE and works in the southern division.
Deputy Vice President
Jeremy Salizzoni
(760) 505-6244
District Deputy Vice President Jeremy Salizzoni assists with the day to day operations of the 10th District. Within this role he also is responsible for messaging, communication as well as social and digital media. DVP Salizzoni is actively involved in Political Action and coordinates the CAL FIRE San Diego County Firefighters Benevolent Fund
Finance Director
Oscar Sotelo
(951) 719-4303
Finance Director Sotelo oversees all of the finances of the 10th District. Along with VP Walker and DVP Salizzoni, Oscar administers the 10th District Benevolent Fund providing financial assistance to firefighter and their families in times of need.
Oscar Sotelo is a Fire Apparatus Engineer for CAL FIRE and is currently assigned to San Diego County Fire Authority’s Fire Station 36 in Jamul.
Secretary
Angel Hendrie
(619) 672-8644
Secretary Hendrie coordinates all record keeping and meeting information. Secretary Hendrie is also trained as a Rank and File Representative as well as Family/Member Liaison
Secretary Hendrie is a Fire Captain with CAL FIRE and works on a State Funded Engine at the Monte Vista Headquarters Fire Station in Rancho San Diego.
Rank and File Representative
Billy Tomasello
(619) 929-1986
Rank and File Representative Tomasello provides representation to Rank and File Members throughout the 10th District.
Rep. Tomasello is a Fire Captain with CAL FIRE, assigned to training. He oversees the unit’s JAC program and facilitates essential training for our floor members. He also serves on the Truck & Rescue Cadre and helps with the units Peer Support and CISM team.
Rank and File Representative
Jared Covert
(530) 209-6407
Rank and File Representative Jared Covert provides representation to members throughout the District. He has attended numerous Local #2881 Training Courses and assists with Benevolent Activities regularly.
Rep. Covert is a Fire Captain for CAL FIRE in our Emergency Command Center. He oversees the dispatch team and helps mitigate incidents happening in the unit everyday.
Rank and File Representative
Preston Fouts
(559) 706-5787
Rank and File Representative Preston Fouts is a experienced Local #2881 Officer. He was a Chapter Director in Central CA, Director of Rank and File here in San Diego and has been involved numerous member representations.
Rep. Fouts is a Battalion Chief/Law Enforcement Officer for CAL FIRE in San Diego
Retirement and Disability Representative
Kathleen McGowan
(707) 322-6701
Retirement and Disability Representative Kathleen McGowan works with active and retired members in all aspects of Retirement and Disability, in particular benefits. Kathleen retired from CAL FIRE in Northern California and is also a seasoned Rank and File Representative as well as a Family/Member Support Liaison
Director of Rank and File Representation
Kevin Cox
(619) 607-2277
Director of Rank and File Representation Kevin Cox oversees and coordinates representation of members. Director Cox is a longtime union members and assumed his current role after a unanimous vote of the board.
Director Cox is a Fire Captain with CAL FIRE and works in the Dispatch/Communications Center in Rancho San Diego
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Chief Mecham’s update on the preliminary results of Measure A in Julian & CuyamacaMarch 20, 2019 - 8:46 am
March 9th’s Silent Auction Charity Packages At Your Employee Appreciation PartyFebruary 23, 2019 - 11:40 am- CALFIRE San Diego County Fire Employee Party & Benevolent Foundation Fundraiser on March 9th, 2019January 25, 2019 - 2:46 pm