(Health Department announces a new manager)....He is the new EMS Agency Manager.

The Imperial County Health Department says Charles Chuck Peraza has been named as t5he new EMS Agency Manager. In his new position, Peraza will help lead the Emergency Medical Services System, Medical Health Operational Area Coordinator Program, and Emergency preparedness and injury prevention programs under the EMS Agency. The Brawley native began his career with the City of Brawley Fire Department in 1994 as a call-paid firefighter, before becoming a full-time firefighter in 1996. He worked his way through the ranks, eventually becoming Fire Chief from 2012 to 2019. Throughout his career, Peraza recieved cert5ifications in Fire investigations,, Hazardous Materials Specialist, Fire Marshall, Public Education in Fire Service, Fire Officer, Cheif Officer, and Paramedic. He also has degrees in Applied Fire Science and Fire Science.