La Canada Flintridge is searching for a new public safety
coordinator.
Andrew Pachon, who was the city's emergency services coordinator
for four years, left the city for a similar position with the city of
Torrance. He resigned last week.
The city will accept applications for the position through Oct.
15. Salary for the position starts at $47,600 annually. The public
safety coordinator staffs the public safety commission and implements
programs that emphasize safety in the city, such as drunk-driving
awareness programs. The person in the position also works closely
with the fire department to conduct controlled burns and coordinates
with emergency personnel to prepare the city in case of a disaster
such as fire or earthquake.
"He was absolutely dedicated and gave his all for the city. We
will miss him tremendously," Councilman Anthony Portantino said of
Pachon. "He made the city as prepared for a disaster as it can be."
Pachon did not reply to requests for comment.
Robert Chacon
