This week, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District announced Theresa Watkins as its firefighter of the year.
“I truly believe that your career is what you make of it here, so I am truly honored and humbled to be selected as this year‘s Firefighter of the Year.” – Theresa Watkins
Each year, Contra Costa Fire solicits nominations from the members of our organization to help identify an individual who best personifies the District’s core values and represents the very best. After receiving multiple nominations from her peers, Engineer Theresa Watkins was chosen as the 2024 Firefighter of the Year. Her actions, attitudes and behaviors uphold Contra Costa Fire’s core values and each day she demonstrates a high-level of commitment to the District, it’s members, the communities we serve, and the firefighting profession.
Engineer Theresa Watkins began her fire service career as a Firefighter EMT with Rodeo- Hercules Fire Protection District in 2014 and later promoted to the rank of Fire Captain. In March 2022, she came to Contra Costa Fire through a lateral fire academy and then promoted to Fire Engineer in 2024.
About Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (Contra Costa Fire) Contra Costa Fire provides fire and emergency medical services to more than 770,000 residents in 12 cities (Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, Oakley, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo and Walnut Creek) and 10 unincorporated areas across our expanded 553 square-mile jurisdiction. The District comprises 34 fire stations, 40 companies and more than 500 employees. Through our unique ambulance Alliance, the District delivers EMS and ambulance transport services to much of Contra Costa County. Contra Costa Fire remains dedicated to preserving life, property, and the environment
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