“We conducted an extensive recruitment, which produced an outstanding pool of candidates, including strong in-house candidates,” said City Manager King. “Through the recruitment process Chief Blood rose to the top. I am confident that he is the best person for the job and will be an outstanding Fire Chief.”
“I am so proud to be given this opportunity. I can’t wait to build upon the solid base that the department has now and to increase its efficiency and effectiveness in delivering our core services,” said Chief Michael Blood.
A total of 52 applications were received for the position with the finalists interviewed before three separate panels and then the City Manager.
Chief Blood will be the next Chief following re-retiring Fire Chief John Traylor, who is retiring from the Fire Department after previously serving as Fire Chief from 1997 to 2003 and then returning as Chief in 2009.
The Coronado Fire Department has 34 full time employees and operates two fire stations. The Fire Department provides fire protection, emergency medical services, disaster preparedness, and beach lifeguard services.
Chief Blood’s initial base salary will be approximately $142,000 annually. Chief Blood has a BS Degree from California State University, Long Beach. He is 49 years old and is a married father of two. A badge pinning ceremony is planned for a future date.
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The City of Coronado is a full-service city providing services such as public safety through the Police and Fire Departments; construction and maintenance through the Public Services and the Engineering and Project Development Departments; building and planning through the Community Development Department; and leisure activities through the Recreation Department, Library and public golf course.
