David Endaya Reflects on Department’s Evolution
Here is the rundown 👇
Read this if you track city leadership, fire service modernization, or Ventura’s public safety history.
📍 What Just Happened
Ventura Fire Chief David Endaya, 55, is set to retire on Dec. 19, closing out a long career that began in the 1990s.
The chief reflected on the transformation from paper maps and clipboards to fully digital response systems.
📋 Key Details
- Career Start: 1994 emergency responder
- Joined Ventura Fire: 1996 as paramedic
- Fire Chief Since: 2014
- Tech Evolution: From Thomas Guides to iPads, GPS mapping, digital dispatch
- Impact: Led modernization and multi-agency wildfire response efforts
🔍 Why This Matters
Marks the end of an era for the Ventura Fire Department.
Leadership change comes amid rising wildfire threats and evolving emergency technology.
His retirement creates a significant vacancy in city public safety strategy.
🧠 The Bottom Line
Chief Endaya is stepping away after decades of service, leaving a legacy of modernization and leadership that helped shape today’s Ventura Fire Department, inspiring future firefighters and ensuring the department is prepared for evolving challenges and community needs.