Sheriff Chad Bianco has been in law enforcement for over 31 years, working with firefighters, paramedics, and other first responders on a daily basis. He understands the challenges and opportunities facing California firefighters and will be a strong voice to improve the daily lives of those serving on the frontlines. As Governor, Sheriff Bianco will fight for us:
Staffing & Wildfire Readiness: California’s firefighters are on the front lines of a new era of megafires. If we want to protect our communities and natural resources, we must invest in robust firefighter staffing and training — not just to fight fires, but to prevent them. Bolstering our state’s fire service is a matter of public safety, we must do more.
Health, Safety, & Mental Wellness: The toll of this job doesn’t end when the flames go out. Firefighters face higher risks of cancer, PTSD, and physical injury every day. Supporting their health — especially mental health and cancer prevention — is not optional. It’s our obligation.
Retirement: Support competitive retirement packages that ensure our fire departments are able to adequately recruit and retain the best first responders from around the country.
Sheriff Bianco can’t do this alone. We need you to join the team and sign up as a “Firefighter for Bianco.”
We know that your lives are busy enough serving your community and supporting your families. By joining the coalition, you are simply adding your name to the growing list of firefighters and first responders who are standing up and pledging to vote for Bianco. There is no commitment to volunteer or contribute. After joining the coalition, our team may reach out to see if there are ways to get further involved and spread the word among others in your department or community.
If you would like more information about where Sheriff Bianco stands on the issues, click here to learn more about his priorities.
COALITION MEMBERS
- Aleman Aldo, CAL FIRE
- Kirk Kushen, Placer Hills Fire, Chief (ret.)
- Simon Gowring, Alameda County FD
- Gerald Brownell, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Miles Burtt, CAL FIRE
- Chris Crandall, CAL FIRE
- Mike Garrison, CAL FIRE
- Gordon Gholson, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Mark Greenway, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Don Higuera, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Dan Johnson, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Gilbert Martinez, CAL FIRE
- Javier Mena, CAL FIRE
- Mark Montoya, CAL FIRE
- Tod Patten, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Jacob Porter, CAL FIRE
- Robert Reynolds, CAL FIRE
- Jeff Silva, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Steven Slagle, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- David Wemple, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Michael Wilson, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Matthew Reinhold, CAL FIRE
- Kelly Becker, CAL FIRE
- Matthew Carrillo, CAL FIRE
- Isaiah Lanzas, CAL FIRE
- Scott Lewis, CAL FIRE
- David Bell, CAL FIRE
- David Morrison, CAL FIRE
- Duran Gaddy, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Rick Griggs, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Darren Hoopingarner, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Ryan Taylor, CAL FIRE
- Stephen & Debbie Calkins, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Roger Copp, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Jacob Gunter, CAL FIRE
- Agustin Noriega, CAL FIRE
- Ashley Silcott, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Adam Tinker, CAL FIRE
- Kevin Williams, CAL FIRE
- Joshua McCauley, CAL FIRE
- Octavio Cordova, CAL FIRE
- Mark Gilman, CAL FIRE (ret.)
- Randy Metz, Carlsbad FD
- Michael Porto, Cathedral City FD
- Craig Sanborn, Cathedral City FD
- Ryan Robinson-Herdt, Cathedral City FD
- Daniel Salazar, City of Compton FD
- Corey Schwartz, City of Compton FD
- Quincey Whitworth, City of Corona FD
- Johnny Rieke, City of Dinuba FD
- Travis Skuba, City of Vacaville FD
- Joe Guardino, Cosumnes FD
- Tony Borrego, El Dorado County FPD
- Gilbert Vasquez, Firehawk EMS
- Diego Ochoa, Fountain Valley FD
- Silvio Lanzas, Glendale FD (ret.)
- Nelson Escovar, Idyllwild FPD
- Mark LaMont, Idyllwild FPD
- Joshua Leih, Idyllwild FPD
- Fabian Reyes, Inland Empire City FD
- Norm Miles, Los Angeles County FD (ret.)
- Ray Shanahan, Los Angeles County FD (ret.)
- Brian Lugo, Los Angeles County FD
- Joe Sotro Jr, Los Angeles County FD (ret.)
- Clark Troncale, MCLB Barstow Fire and Emergency Services
- Todd Bradstreet, Murrieta Fire & Rescue
- James Schaaf, Murrieta Fire & Rescue
- Cory Wheeler, Murrieta Fire & Rescue
- Art Durbin, Murrieta Fire & Rescue (ret.)
- Eric Ballard, Murrieta Fire & Rescue
- Dustin Emter, Murrieta Fire & Rescue
- Ryan Roufs, Murrieta Fire & Rescue
- Reginald Todd, Murrieta Fire & Rescue
- Trent Moore, Murrieta Fire & Rescue
- Christopher Sanchez, Murrieta Fire & Rescue
- Jorge Gonzalez, North County Fire Protection District
- Austin Gaydos, Oceanside City FD
- Ryan Gilbert, Ontario FD
- Chris Kohler, Ontario FD
- Jake Ryan, Ontario FD
- Julio Martinez, Ontario FD
- Thomas Okamura, Ontario FD
- Shane Frederick, Orange County Fire Authority
- Travis Wills, Orange County Fire Authority
- Jose Perez, Orange County Fire Authority
- Thomas Ibarra, Palm Springs FD
- Keith Williams, Pasadena FD
- Rob Sandberg, Redlands FD (ret.)
- Jose Gallegos, Retired CA Fire Service (ret.)
- Ed Hadfield, Rincon FD (ret.)
- Nick Brennan, Riverside County FD
- Hunter Binford, Riverside County FD
- Geoffrey Pemberton, Riverside County FD
- Dave Corbin, San Bernardino County FD (ret.)
- Tom Strong, San Bernardino County FD
- Michael Tyser, San Bernardino County FD (ret.)
- Ken Rice, San Diego County FD (ret.)
- Ronnie Gilman, San Miguel Fire and Rescue
- William Zepeda, San Miguel FPD
- Vern Losh, Sonoma County FD (ret.)
- Bryce Kohler, Torrance FD
- Jeremiah McMann, Vacaville City FD
- Michael Donnelly, Vacaville City FD
The individuals listed here are endorsing this campaign in their personal capacities. Their endorsements do not represent the views or official positions of any fire department, fire service organization, municipality, or public agency with which they may be affiliated.
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