Mark Scoville named new local Division Fire Chief

Press release from the City of Menifee:

MENIFEE -- The City of Menifee is excited to welcome Chief Mark Scoville as the new Division Chief for CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department Division 9, which includes the jurisdictions of Menifee and Perris. He will relieve Division Chief Lonny Olson, who will be returning to his original jurisdictional area of Division 5 and will no longer be overseeing operations in Menifee.

“We appreciate Chief Olson’s hard work and dedication over these last few years, ensuring we have the personnel and resources we need to keep our community safe,” said City Manager Armando G. Villa. “Chief Scoville brings a wealth of experience to Menifee and I have no doubt that he will continue to lead our fire department with integrity and expertise.”

Chief Scoville started his career as a volunteer firefighter at the El Cerrito Fire Station in 1994 and has served in several capacities throughout Riverside County, most recently being promoted to Battalion Chief of San Jacinto in 2018 and serving the Perris Battalion since 2019.

“I am extremely grateful to have this opportunity to lead the fire department here in Menifee and remain committed to upholding the highest standards of service,” said Chief Scoville. “I look forward to working collaboratively with City leadership, staff, and the greater Menifee community to help keep our city safe.”