James Rush currently serves as our Fire Chief. Jim is certified as a Firefighter II, Inspector I, Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician, Confined Space Rescue Technician, Rope Rescue Technician, Structural Collapse Operations II, HAZMAT Technician, and Pump Operations II. Additionally, he is also a paramedic. All 43 years of Jim’s Fire Service experience have been with Pleasant Hills, where he is going into his 4th year as chief.