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PRESS RELEASES
MISSION STATEMENT
Protecting the lives, property, and environment of our community by serving with compassion and respect.
VISION STATEMENT
As a community and data focused partner, Cathedral City Fire & EMS will continue to strive for excellence by exceeding the expectations of: Professional and respectful services, leadership, and accountability. We will continue to improve the well-being of our fire department family through diversity and inclusiveness; respecting our past while planning for our shared future, being the premier fire department in the Coachella Valley.
ORGANIZATIONAL MOTTO
Serving your family with purpose, kindness and respect.
Michael A. Contreras
FIRE CHIEF
Deputy Chief
Stephen Tumir has over 27 years of experience in the fire service with Cathedral City Fire & EMS.
He has held many different assignments with CCFE including EMS Coordinator, Designated Infection Control Officer, and State Fire Marshal Master Instructor while promoting through the ranks of Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Engineer, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, and Deputy Fire Chief.
Chief Tumir’s extensive experience and strong administrative skills made him the perfect choice for CCFE’s Accreditation Manager. As Accreditation Manager he is working with staff on obtaining International Fire Accreditation through the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE), where CCFE will be 1 of only 300 agencies with this designation nationwide.
Stephen Tumir
Battalion Chief - A Shift
Robert Williams has 26 years in the fire service with Cathedral City Fire & EMS.
Rob began his career as a Firefighter/Paramedic, where he combined his skills in firefighting and emergency medical emergency care, playing a key role in life-saving operations. Rob’s abilities promoted him through the ranks of Fire Engineer, Fire Captain where he successfully led crews on emergency calls, ensuring their safety and the effectiveness of their response efforts.
Today, Robert serves as a Battalion Chief overseeing A-shift, community risk reduction and the EMS Division. His experience and dedication to the department is an inspiration to others.
Robert Williams Jr.
Battalion Chief - B Shift
Craig Sanborn has over 21 years in the fire service with Cathedral City Fire & EMS.
Throughout his career, Craig has exemplified a commitment to the community holding various ranks including Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire Engineer, and Fire Captain. Craig’s experience in firefighting and emergency response has equipped him with a skill set that has significantly contributed to the safety and well-being of the Cathedral City community.
Currently serving as Battalion Chief overseeing B-shift, where he continues to enhance fire and EMS operations, ensuring a high level of service for Cathedral City’s residents.
Craig Sanborn
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Fire Marshal
Lynne Pivaroff joined CCFE with 30 years of experience with Orange County Fire Authority.
Throughout her career at OCFA she held the ranks of Field Fire Inspector, Fire Prevention Analyst, and Assistant Fire Marshal.
In her current position as Fire Marshal, Lynne oversees the Fire Prevention Bureau for CCFE, reviewing all incoming fire suppression and fire access plan reviews, overseeing all field and engine company inspections, and collaborating with other City Department Heads on incoming projects to the city to ensure that all Cathedral City residents, schools and businesses are safe.