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Orange County Fire Chief Reflects on a Year Rife With Challenges
IRVINE, Calif. As the world nears the end of a grim year, indelible memories will remain for Orange County’s top firefighter, who led crews through devastating wildfires while navigating a pandemic.
Two particular dates stand out for Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Chief Brian Fennessy: the day the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 a pandemic, and the afternoon two firefighters were gravely injured on the job.
The former called upon him to exercise great foresight in planning, the latter brought forth his compassion and sense of responsibility for others.