Cal Fire's Director, Chief Joe Tyler, expressed his dismay, stating, "I am appalled to learn one of our employees would violate the public's trust and attempt to tarnish the tireless work of the 12,000 women and men of Cal Fire." His words reflect the deep disappointment and concern over one of their own allegedly becoming a source of danger rather than safety.
The estranged wife of the firefighter expressed her shock and disbelief, saying, "I don't think anyone will have any idea that this had been happening, I'm 100 percent in shock." Her statement underlines the unanticipated nature of the arrest and the personal impact the situation has caused her.
Division Chief Cyndi Foreman of the Sonoma County Fire District remarked on the betrayal felt within the firefighter community, stating, "When you read the press release and understand someone out in the community is supposed to be protecting us they're actually putting us in harm's way, that's hard to read." This encapsulates the confusion and sadness felt by local firefighters.
Cal Fire suspects the firefighter in question is responsible for igniting multiple fires in Sonoma County while off duty, further leading to an investigation that underscores a serious breach of trust within emergency services.
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