RES-10880 Loyal Service Appreciation For Patrick DibbRESOLUTION NO. 10880
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO FIRE CHIEF PATRICK DIBB OF THE ORANGE
CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT AND COMMENDING
HIM FOR THIRTY YEARS OF LOYAL AND
DEDICATED SERVICE.
WHEREAS, Patrick Dibb graduated from the University of California, Irvine in 1983
with a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences; he also holds an Associate of Science in
Fire Technology and Fire Administration; and
WHEREAS, he began his career as a Firefighter for the City of Orange in November
of 1985. Since then, he has honorably served the community as a Firefighter/Paramedic, Fire
Engineer, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, Division Chief and Deputy Chief. He has also served
as management liaison to the Apparatus and Equipment, Centennial and Technical Rescue
Committees; and
WHEREAS, on July 26, 2011, Patrick promoted to the highest rank, Fire Chief of the
Orange City Fire Department. As Chief, he has commanded a 125- person department, which
protects the twenty -five square mile community of Orange, and a populous of over 150,000
people, Chief Dibb understands the importance of communication and collaboration both
internally within his department and externally within the community; and
WHEREAS, under his direction, internal improvements include: improved response
times, training reconfiguration, improved department communication, mentoring, regular
station luncheons with troops, updated policies / procedures and reconfiguration of suppression
forces. Internal disaster preparedness contributions include permanent generators and security
gates to all stations and the management of modifications to all stations for male and female
accommodations; and
WHEREAS, external improvements include improved response times, publishing the
department's 1 st Annual Report, electronic reporting and consistent communication with
representatives from all areas of the community including city councilmembers, department
heads, business owners and citizens; and
WHEREAS, Chief Dibb's commitment to progress is evident as he continuously found
ways to improve upon his management duties. He was responsible for numerous grant monies
awarded to the City through Federal programs designed to assist local communities with
terrorism preparedness. Prior to retirement Chief Dibb was responsible for overseeing the
Fire Department budget, all grants, equipment and apparatus procurement, training programs,
regulatory compliance and departmental staffing; and
WHEREAS, Chief Dibb's commitment to excellence and the relationships he has built
have proven invaluable to the Fire Department and the City of Orange. His unique ability to
assess the needs of the organization and to communicate those needs to the City's decision
makers are unparalleled. His multiple college degrees, emergency response and management
expertise and his willingness to mentor the future fire service as a "Master Fire Academy
Instructor" have firmly established Chief Dibb as an exceptional leader for the Orange City
Fire Department and a highly respected Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS, Chief Dibb looks forward to enjoying his well -earned retirement with
his lovely wife Heather, his son Anthony, and daughters Madie and Gabie. His goals are
relaxing at the beach, enjoying the outdoors, fishing, reading and enjoying some fine whiskey
from his notable collection.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, I, Teresa "Tita" Smith, Mayor of the City
of Orange, on behalf of the Orange Fire Department, the Executive Team, and City staff, the
Orange City Council acknowledges and thanks Chief Patrick J. Dibb for your 30 years of
exemplary public service, guidance, and leadership, not only to the Orange Fire Department,
but to a very grateful Orange Community. Furthermore, the City Council wishes Patrick and
his entire family, many years of happiness, health, and fulfillment during his retirement.
ADOPTED this 14 day of July, 2015
Teresa E. Smith, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Mary E. ity Cl , City o ange
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 14 day of July, 2015 by the following vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS:Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
Mary u y, City Clerk, CR Orange
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