Brawley has a new Fire Chief.

He's no stranger to the city. Michael York has been appointed to the position. York has served as interim Chief of the Department since April of last year. Chief York began his career with the Brawley department in 2001. Prior to that he served as a Holtville Fire volunteer and then joined the County of Imperial as a firefighter/mechanic. York has a Bachelor of Science degree in Fire Administration.