Mariana Ruiz-Temple named new Oregon Fire Marshal after Jim Walker resigns
As Oregon battles several wildfires in the state, Oregon State Police announced Saturday that Mariana Ruiz-Temple has officially been appointed as Fire Marshal, after Jim Walker offered his resignation Saturday. It was announced earlier Saturday that Walker had been placed on paid administrative leave. "Mariana has led with grace, transparency and courage," said Governor Kate Brown. "She embodies the experience Oregon needs to face this crisis, in this moment."
Superintendent Hampton said “Mariana is assuming this position as Oregon is in an unprecedented crisis which demands an urgent response. This response and the circumstances necessitated a leadership change. I have the absolute confidence in Mariana to lead OSFM operations through this critical time. She it tested, trusted and respected – having the rare combination of technical aptitude in field operations and administration.” There is no word as to why Walker was put on paid administrative leave.
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