LOMPOC, CA, June 23, 2021 – The City of Lompoc is pleased to announce that Alicia Welch, a veteran fire service professional with 29 years of experience in firefighting, has been hired as Lompoc’s new fire chief.
Chief Welch, who will also be the city’s first female fire chief, will be starting in the position on Monday, Aug. 9. A badge pinning and swearing-in ceremony will take place during the Lompoc City Council meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17.
Chief Welch was hired by the City of Lompoc following an extensive, national recruitment, conducted with the assistance of executive recruiters, Bob Murray & Associates. Interim Fire Chief Brian Federmann has filled the role of fire chief since August 2020, following the retirement of former Chief Gerald Kuras.