To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Retirement of Battalion Chief Charles Thomas
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a Resolution honoring Battalion Chief Charles Thomas on the occasion of his retirement from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
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The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF honoring Charles Thomas, Battalion Chief, upon his retirement from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District after 34 years of service with Contra Costa County,
WHEREAS, Charles Thomas began his service with Contra Costa County as a Firefighter on May 7, 1990; and
WHEREAS, Charles Thomas was promoted to Fire Captain on April 1, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Charles Thomas was promoted to Battalion Chief on January 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Chief Thomas held various fulfilling roles, including Firefighter, Captain, and Battalion Chief, as well as serving as an EMS instructor and Firefighter Dispatcher, all of which contributed to his service as a public servant; and
WHEREAS, Chief Thomas is proud of his milestones, including the establishment of the firefighter recruitment team, which created a website and traveled throughout California to promote the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District; and
WHEREAS, He has responded to countless emergencies, including delivering a baby over the phone and providing life-saving assistance in vehicle accidents, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to the community; and
WHEREAS, Chief Thomas’s dedication to working in the busiest stations allowed him to gain invaluable experience, knowledge, and wisdom, ensuring the safety of his crews and the citizens he served; and
WHEREAS, His impact is reflected in the gratitude expressed by citizens, including a memorable encounter with a former rescue recipient who acknowledged his role in saving their life; and
WHEREAS, Chief Thomas has been a mentor to many, contributing to the professional development of firefighters and engineers seeking to enhance their skills and knowledge; and
WHEREAS, Charles Thomas retired from Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, as Battalion Chief, on August 1, 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors extends its thanks and honors Charles Thomas for his dedicated and outstanding service to Contra Costa County and wishes him well on his retirement from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and in all his future endeavors.