RES-8168 Loyal Service Appreciation for Arden L. PedersenRESOLUTION NO. 8168
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ORANGE COMMENDING ARDEN L. (PETE) PEDERSEN
FOR MORE THAN TWENTY-FOUR YEARS OF LOYAL
AND DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
ORANGE.WHEREAS, "Pete" began his career with the City in June, 1963 as
a Firefighter, spending time in all stations and becoming very
proficient on Engine Company and Truck Company operations;
and WHEREAS, during his service in the Orange Fire Department
he performed many different assignments; he was promoted to Engineer
on October 16, 1968, and became very adept at driving and operating
all department apparatus; promoted to Captain in May, 1970, during
which time he was very instrumental in training his personnel for
advancement and developing his personal skill level for future promotions; he
was assigned to Administrative Captain in February 1977, where he
assumed the responsibility for Department budget preparation,
Purchasing Officer, and Coordinator for the newly created Paramedic Program in
the City; as Battalion Chief, effective March, 1983, he was assigned
to Suppression duty as the "C" Shift Commander. He assisted in
developing the paramedic fee system, thereby allowing a second paramedic unit
to function in the City;
and WHEREAS, "Pete" also served as Interim Fire Chief in March,
1984,after which he was reassigned as Battalion Chief and remained so
until he was appointed Training Director in April, 1987. "Pete" was
also recognized for outstanding achievement by receiving the Employee of
the Month award for August, 1984;
and WHEREAS, Arden L. "Pete" Pedersen left his position as
Training Director for the Orange City Fire Department after more than 24 years
of faithful service to accept the appointment as Fire Chief of Rancho
Santa Fe Fire Protection District in August,
1987.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Orange hereby expresses its deep appreciation for the
outstanding service rendered to our City by Arden L.
Pedersen.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council on behalf of
the citizens of the City of Orange hereby wishes "Pete" and his family
a most satisfying life as he retires as Fire Chief for Rancho Santa
Fe Fire Protection
District.ADOPTED this 13th day of
April,
ATTEST:Jt"4A~' O~-#/'~
City Cler of ~C' of Orange
I hereby certify that
regularly adopted by the City
meeting thereof held on the
following vote:
the foregoing Resolution was duly and
Council of the City of Orange at a regular
13th day of April ,1993, by the
AYES:COUNCIL MEMBERS: MURPHY, BARRERA, MAYOR BEYER, COONTZ
SPURGEON
NOES:COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE
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City Cler of tWCi of Orange