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Tahoe Douglas picks chief from within department

Published: October 29, 2011  By: admin, In: News,  5 Comments
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Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District has promoted Ben Sharit to fire chief.

Sharit started with the district in 1985 as a firefighter/paramedic, rising through the ranks in the last 26 years. He started his career a volunteer with the Oakland department 30 years ago.

Ben Sharit

Ben Sharit

He earned his associate degree in fire science from Lake Tahoe Community College in 1999 and continued on as an adjunct EMT and fire science instructor. In 2009, Sharit completed a bachelor’s degree in fire administration through a joint program of the National Fire Academy and Cogswell College.

Sharit replaces Guy LeFever who retired in September after 32 years with Tahoe Douglas.

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  1. Deb and Kirk says - Posted: October 29, 2011

    So proud of you Ben!!! known you for 25 years can’t imagine a better choice. Good luck in your new position. Tahoe Pride! :)

  2. 30yrlocal says - Posted: October 29, 2011

    Congratulations Ben!

  3. Tahoe Mom says - Posted: October 29, 2011

    Congrats Ben!!! We are so happy for you!!!

  4. Star & Steve Brooks says - Posted: October 29, 2011

    Ben you are awesome! You are so deserving! We are all so lucky to have you as our Fire Chief! Congrats!

  5. Virginia Boyar says - Posted: October 29, 2011

    Congratulations, Chief Ben, from all your many fans at Lake Tahoe Community College! You worked hard for this position and we appreciate your service and dedication to our students and community.