UC Davis Fire Department

Aggies Unite!

Fire Chief Nate Hartinger recently attended a graduation ceremony in San Francisco celebrating Blythe Clark on their completion of the Community Paramedic Cohort 8 program.

Blythe completed an extensive 6-week program with SFFD's Community Paramedic Program — the only one of its kind in the state of California. Blythe is a part of our Health 34 program, where she serves as a provider helping answer the call for our campus community in times of need.

As a fun bonus, prior to the ceremony, Chief Hartinger ran into fellow UC Davis alumnus (Class of 2003) and former Student Resident Firefighter Phillip Roliz, who now serves as a Public Information Officer with the San Francisco Fire Department. Before an interview, the two took a moment to reminisce about their Aggie days at Fire Station 34, where they were students together just beginning their journey in the fire service.

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1. Chief Hartinger posing with Blythe Clark and Dr. Lisa Mills after the ceremony
2. PIO Phillip Roliz and Chief Hartinger by the auditorium

This week is National EMS Week! We would like to recognize the outstanding work of emergency medical services professionals who provide lifesaving care and support to communities every day.

Thank you to our UC Davis firefighters and EMTs for the care, professionalism, and dedication they bring to the campus community every day. 🚒🚑💙

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Image descriptions:

1: UC Davis SEMT guiding participants through CPR training during Fire Day on the Quad.

2: UC Davis firefighter driving Engine 34.

3: UC Davis firefighter handing a student a T-shirt during Fire Day on the Quad.

Today marks International Firefighters’ Day, where we recognize the dedication, sacrifice, and heroic efforts of firefighters across the world. Here at UC Davis Fire, we are honored to be part of that mission in serving and protecting our campus community.

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Image descriptions:

1: UC Davis firefighter waving from Engine 34.

2: Four UC Davis firefighters during the Caldor Fire.

3: Two UC Davis firefighters practicing canine handling during a CVET training.