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NORTH DESERT, CA— Congratulations to Battalion Chief Kelly Anderson, who was promoted to Assistant Chief of the North Desert Division 5 following the retirement of Chief Dave Corbin.
Chief Anderson will oversee fire, rescue and emergency medical response in the many parts of the First District, including Silver Lakes/Helendale, Phelan, Wrightwood, Spring Valley Lake, Hesperia, Adelanto and other locations.
In 1994, she began her career as a Fire Explorer in Hesperia. She was hired as a Limited Term Firefighter in 1999 and promoted to full-time status in 2002 as a Firefighter/Paramedic.
Chief Anderson has served throughout the ranks, promoting to Battalion Chief in 2015 assigned to North Desert Division. Her responsibilities have included the oversight of the Ambulance Operator program as well as the Fire Corps volunteer program.
“It’s an honor to serve the North Desert. I love the High Desert and its uniqueness. I was born and raised in the City of Hesperia, went to school there and it’s where I began my journey in the fire service,” said Chief Anderson. “I look forward to working with our partnering agencies as we continue to look for ways to further enhance our fire, rescue and EMS services.”
Welcome, Chief Anderson!
And thank you, Chief Corbin, for your 33 years of service to the citizens of San Bernardino County!
