Doug Smith

Doug Smith joined the Yocha Dehe Fire Department as a battalion chief in March 2004. He brings 30 years fire service experience to the organization. Doug has been a credentialed fire service instructor since 1985, is past president of the Northern California Training Officers Association, and is a member of the California Fire Chiefs’ Association.

From March 1995 to September 2001, Doug served as interim fire chief for the City of Red Bluff, Calif. He moved on to serve as the Sausalito Fire Chief from September 2001 to March 2004. 

Doug has a master’s degree in organizational behavior through California School of Professional Psychology in Fresno, and is fire officer- and chief officer-certified by the California State Fire Marshal.