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Eastvale introduces new fire chief and recognizes neighbors, dispatchers and first responders after backyard rescue
Summary
The council introduced Chief Robert Fish and recognized neighbors, dispatchers and first responders whose quick actions and CPR helped save a resident’s life; officials and family members urged residents to consider first-aid and CPR training.
City officials introduced Robert Fish as Eastvale’s new fire chief and used the meeting to honor neighbors and emergency responders whose actions saved a resident’s life.
A city speaker said Chief Fish began his career in 1992 and most recently served as deputy chief of eastern operations; Fish told the council he replaced long‑time chief Bill Weiser and emphasized the partnership between the city and county fire services. “I wanted to come before you and just say, hello and interact with you a little bit, put a face to the name,” Fish said.
City staff then recounted a Nov. 25 rescue in which a 12‑year‑old boy, Braden, called 911 after seeing his father, Gary, unresponsive in a backyard pool. A neighbor identified as George — described in remarks as a retired serviceman — began CPR before firefighters arrived. The presenter said dispatchers guided the child through the emergency and AMR paramedics continued advanced care; those involved were invited forward for recognition and photos.
A neighbor who spoke from the audience described pulling Gary from the pool and starting CPR and declined the “hero” label: “I was just a person that was in the right place at the right time,” the speaker said. Council members praised the chain of response and encouraged residents to take first‑aid and CPR classes; Mayor Pro Tem Laurie Moore pointed to local CERT and Red Cross programs and urged participation.
Deputy Cameron Alvarez and Community Services Officer Genesis Oliver were introduced earlier in the meeting as recent additions to the Eastvale traffic team; Alvarez said he was “incredibly grateful” to work in his longtime community. City staff asked to take photos and present certificates to the responders.
The recognition segment closed with council gratitude and a reminder from the mayor that community training opportunities are available.
Next steps: council encouraged residents to pursue CPR and first‑aid training through local programs and said certificates/photos would be distributed as part of the recognition.
