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Riverside County swears in Robert Fish as county fire chief
Summary
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors administered the oath of office to Robert Fish and thanked outgoing Chief Bill Weiser; Fish pledged to continue departmental leadership and partnership with cities and regional partners.
Robert Fish was sworn in Dec. 9 as Riverside County’s new fire chief after a Form 11 appointment by the Board of Supervisors. The oath was administered during the board meeting, and Fish thanked supervisors, his family and the department for their support. “I promise that I will do everything I can to continue to lead as effectively as Chief Weiser has,” Fish said, addressing supervisors and staff.
Supervisor remarks framed the transition as a handoff from Chief Bill Weiser, who was thanked for his leadership and responsiveness during fires and community emergencies. Supervisor remarks noted Fish’s experience and described confidence in his ability to lead the county fire department and maintain relationships with partner cities.
The board invited staff and the two chiefs forward for photographs and recognition. The oath of office and attendant paperwork were completed in open session; the transcript records the administration of the oath and public congratulations but does not record a separate roll-call vote tied to the Form 11 in the public transcript.
Next steps: staff and the supervisors indicated ongoing coordination with partner cities and an expectation that Chief Fish will oversee continuity of current initiatives, including the task forces and emergency response coordination mentioned during supervisors’ remarks.
