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Jesse Frias - Fire Marshal
Jesse was appointed to Fire Marshal in April 2018. He has been a member of the Yuba City Fire Department since 2005. Prior to his appointment as Fire Marshal, he served as the Department's Fire Safety Inspector / Investigator. Prior to joining the Yuba City Fire Department, Jesse worked for the Colusa Fire Department as a Fire Apparatus Engineer and Fire Captain. He holds California State Fire Marshal certifications as a Fire Marshal, Plans Examiner, Fire Protection Specialist, California Fire Code Inspector, and a Certified Fire Investigator certificate. He is also a former Board member of the California Conference of Arson investigators.
Yuba City Fire Department's mission is to protect our community through effective and innovative public safety services. The Department applies a proactive approach to fire prevention and encourages all to practice safety every day. Together we can improve the lives of residents and enhance the stability of businesses by preventing fires and reducing the impact if a fire should occur. As Fire Marshal, Frias is responsible for the Department's Fire Prevention Bureau. The Bureau's areas of responsibility include Fire Code Enforcement/Fire Inspections, Building Plans Review/ Development Services, Public Education and Community Outreach programs, and fire Investigations/Fire Origin and Cause Determination.