Nathan Fox Promotes to Engineer

Lakeside, CA-

On July 3, 2012, Firefighter Nathan Fox was promoted to the position of fire engineer. This promotion will put Nathan in the driver seat of district apparatus. Nathan's new duties will include driving and maintaining fire apparatus, operating fire pumps, repairs, and fire suppression activities.

Nathan's wife Deanna proudly pins his new engineer badge onto his uniform.

Nathan's path into the fire service began at Mt San Antonio College (in Walnut, CA) where he studied in the fire science degree program. During this time he was also employed by the Anaheim, and La Habra Heights Fire Departments, as a reserve and paid-call firefighter.

Nathan and wife Deanna.

Nathan was hired on at Sycuan Fire Department in 1999 as part of the Golden Eagle Hotshot Handcrew. In 2000, he moved from the handcrew to the engine company where he assumed firefighter duties. Nathan found his way to Lakeside as part of the Lakeside-Viejas contract for fire services in 2002.

The process to promote to fire engineer includes a comprehensive written and manipulative exam that validates their ability to operate under numerous emergency situations. 

Currently, Nathan is assigned to Station #3 (Lake Jennings Fire Station) on A-Division.

Congratulations Nate...!

Submitted By: Fire Captain Mark Grow, Lakeside Fire District
Photos By: Melissa Buford