City of Visalia
Darrin Hughes has a long career in the fire department, starting in 1991 as a Fire Captain at the San Joaquin Delta Fire Protection District. In 1996, they joined the Visalia Fire Department as a Firefighter and later became a Fire Engineer in 2002. Darrin's dedication allowed him to advance to the position of Fire Captain in 2006. Darrin then served as the Fire Captain Training Officer from 2009 to 2012 before being promoted to Battalion Chief in February 2012. With their extensive experience and progression within the department, Darrin has showcased their skills and commitment to fire safety.
Darrin Hughes has a diverse education history. Darrin began their educational journey by attending San Joaquin Delta College from 1988 to 1996, where they earned an Associate of Science Degree in Fire Science/Fire-fighting. During this time, they also attended Modesto Junior College from 1993 to 1996, studying Fire Science/Fire-fighting, but did not complete a degree there. Following this, from 1992 to 1997, Hughes attended the Office of the State Fire Marshal to become a Certified Fire Officer. Later, they pursued further education at the same institution, completing a Certified Chief Officer program from 1994 to 2015. Although the exact field of study for their Chief Officer program is not provided, it is reasonable to believe that it is related to fire science or a similar discipline.
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City of Visalia
If work-life balance is important to you, consider joining us here in Visalia. We are a thriving community that offers the most affordable housing in California with a typical commute time of less than 20 minutes. With a population of over 138,000, our city offers small town charm with metropolitan amenities. Visalia has a world class health care system, our own Sequoia Symphony Orchestra, a flourishing arts community, a minor league baseball team, a downtown convention center, fine dining and much, much more. As the county seat, we are the principal retail center in the region and home to several large industrial employers. We're proud of our vibrant downtown district, safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, institutions for higher learning and low cost of living.We have many community parks, organized team sports, a municipal golf course and private country club, as well as a family friendly regional sports park, and numerous outdoor and recreational activities. Located in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, Visalia offers easy access to the nearby mountains, national parks, and lakes and rivers which provide year-round opportunities for sports and recreation within an hour or less. Visalia ranked as the top Central Valley community and one of seven California cities in the top 25 of Gallup Sharecare's latest State of American Well Being Index. Our strong sense of community and social well-being keeps Visalians happy, healthy and moving forward. Visalia is a full service City that employs over 600 full-time employees and approximately 200 hourly employees. We have a total 2019/2020 budget of $213.6 million, and our financial health is positive.