Today, the City Council unanimously confirmed Mayor Todd Gloria’s appointment of Deputy Fire Chief Robert Logan II to be the City of San Diego’s next Fire-Rescue Chief. 

“Having grown up in San Diego and served the Fire-Rescue Department for nearly the past quarter-century, Deputy Chief Robert Logan has a deep understanding and genuine love for this city,” Mayor Todd Gloria said. “He has a clear vision for how he’ll lead the department into its next chapter, and I’m excited to work with him to keep San Diegans safe. Residents across this city will soon see what I already know – Deputy Chief Logan is the right person for the job.”

 Logan, who grew up in the Lincoln Park community of the City of San Diego, has served the Fire-Rescue Department for 24 years. He started as an EMT and then rose through the ranks as firefighter, fire engineer, fire captain, battalion chief and deputy chief. He currently oversees employee services, supervising and managing six divisions within the Fire-Rescue Department, including recruitment, employee wellness, community outreach, professional standards, and training.     

In June, Mayor Gloria nominated Deputy Chief Logan from a pool of 70 candidates to lead the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department. 

“Growing up in San Diego as the child of a single mother who struggled with many of the major societal issues that we face today in the fire service helped me develop resilience, resolve, commitment to service, and a true understanding of our community’s diverse needs and realities,” said Deputy Chief Robert Logan II. “I commit to leading the Fire-Rescue Department with honesty, equity, and justice, and I’m grateful to Mayor Gloria and the City Council for the faith and trust they have placed in me.” 

Logan will replace Fire-Rescue Chief Colin Stowell, who announced his impending retirement in March. Chief Stowell served the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department for 34 years, including six years as chief. His retirement becomes effective in August 2024.