News Flash

Home

Posted on: February 23, 2023

City Appoints Jayson Summers To New Fire Chief

Photo of Fire Chief Jayson Summers

Coronado City Manager Tina Friend is pleased to announce the appointment of Jayson Summers as the new Fire Chief for the City of Coronado, effective April 1.

“Chief Summers is an outstanding candidate who has the level of experience and expertise to be a constant and steady leader,” said Tina Friend. “He has been a dedicated member of the Coronado Fire Department for the past 17 years, and I know he will excel in his new role. I am proud that our Fire Department has produced such a great leader, and we were able to fill this position from within. I look forward to Jayson continuing to serve our community with dedication and commitment in his new role.”

Chief Summers is a 17-year veteran of the Coronado Fire Department with 22 years of emergency service experience. Currently, Chief Summers serves as Coronado’s Division Chief overseeing Fire Prevention and Emergency Management. He oversaw the City’s Emergency Operations Center, hazard mitigation planning, fire safety inspection program, public education, and life safety awareness training. He also managed the City’s emergency medical services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past 12 years, Chief Summers has responded to numerous disasters across the states of California, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona with FEMA.  

“I am fortunate to have the opportunity to lead this impressive group of firefighters and to serve the City of Coronado and our residents,” said Chief Summers. “I am proud of our prior achievements under Chief Blood, and I look forward to working with our team to provide excellent customer service to our residents and ensuring the Fire Department continues to have the tools and resources needed to effectively serve the City of Coronado.”

Chief Summers began his career as an EMT in downtown Los Angeles in 2001 and previously worked for the Imperial Beach Fire Department before joining the Coronado Fire Department in 2005. He has a Bachelor of Science in Public Safety and Emergency Management. He is California State Chief Officer Certified, California State Fire Officer Certified, and has over 40 fire service certifications. He also serves as adjunct faculty for Southwestern College’s Higher Education Center, which is responsible for producing our future EMT’s, Paramedics, and Firefighters.

Jayson is married with two young boys, and enjoys mountain biking, golf, and competition triathlons.

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Home

Web Lifeguard Training text photo of lfeguard stand

Beach Lifeguard Training Camps Begin

Posted on: March 3, 2023
Grant Readers Linkedin JPEG

Call for Grant Readers

Posted on: March 1, 2023
President Day Holiday Hours text with flag over ocean

Presidents Day City Holiday Hours

Posted on: February 15, 2023
City Manager Update text over golf course photo

City Manager's Update for February 10

Posted on: February 10, 2023
Arbor day group

Celebrate Arbor Day and Plant a Tree

Posted on: February 9, 2023
City Manager Update Web

City Manager's Update for January 27

Posted on: January 27, 2023
City Manager Update image of Coronado bridget

City Manager's Update For January 13

Posted on: January 13, 2023
City Manager Update WEB

City Manager's Update

Posted on: December 30, 2022
Happy New Year - News

City's New Year Holiday Schedule

Posted on: December 27, 2022
CM Update WEB

City Manager's Update for December 16

Posted on: December 16, 2022
Breakfast W Santa 2022 photo of group of people

Breakfast With Santa Photo Album

Posted on: December 15, 2022
Christmas Schedule 2022

City of Coronado December Holiday Schedule

Posted on: December 12, 2022
Rain Umbrella

Rain Expected. Sandbags Available.

Posted on: December 10, 2022
Holiday_Cup

Holiday Cup Soccer Tournaments

Posted on: December 7, 2022
Flags Half-Staff

Flags Half-Staff at City Facilities Today

Posted on: November 29, 2022
Ride the lights event. Children on bikes

Ride the Lights Set for Dec 11

Posted on: November 28, 2022
Cays Open House Web

Cottages at the Cays Hosts Open House

Posted on: November 23, 2022
Santa Parade

Holiday Parade & Road Closures

Posted on: November 22, 2022
Holilday Schedule 2022

Holiday Events Schedule for Coronado

Posted on: November 18, 2022
Turkey Coloring Contest

Turkey Coloring Contest Winners Announced

Posted on: November 15, 2022
Thanksgiving image table food

Thanksgiving Holiday 2022 Schedule

Posted on: November 10, 2022
Public Safety Open House - Public Services Booth

Public Safety Open House Recap

Posted on: October 19, 2022
Cays Park Aerial Photo Looking North

Coronado Cays Park Master Plan Update

Posted on: October 6, 2022