Joe Testa has extensive experience in fire service, holding the position of Fire Chief at Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department since 1996, after serving as Deputy Fire Chief. Earlier in the career, Joe Testa worked as a Firefighter/Paramedic at South San Francisco Fire Department from February 1995 to January 1996. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Leadership from Saint Mary's College of California obtained between 2009 and 2011, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Professional Studies from California State University, Long Beach, earned from 1995 to 1999.
Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (Retired)
As an emergency response and community service organization, LPFD's goals are to limit the risk of fire, to limit injury and property damage associated with fire, explosions, hazardous materials incidents, storms or other natural and technological emergencies; to prepare city forces for disaster response, and to better prepare the community for self help in the event of a major disaster.