How to resolve AdBlock issue? The famed parade, which takes place in Pasadena, will be televised beginning at 8 a.m. on New Year’s Day. This year’s theme is “Making A Difference.”
Sheriff Brian Martin said he will appear on the Farmers Insurance “Hometown Heroes” float.
He said Farmers Insurance asked the state fire council for suggestions on who should be featured on the float. The council in turn asked Cal Fire, and Cal Fire asked him.
Martin, now in his third year as sheriff, also heads up Lake County’s Office of Emergency Services.
He’s been lauded for his leadership in dealing with natural and fire disasters in each of his three years as sheriff.
In 2015, the Rocky, Jerusalem and Valley fires combined burned more than 170,000 acres, mostly in Lake County. Those fire were followed in 2016 by the Clayton fire and the Sulphur fire in October.
Early this year, the Office of Emergency Services also was involved in managing the response to Clear Lake’s severe winter flooding.
During the Rose Parade, Martin will ride on the float along with firefighters from Pasadena involved in fighting Southern California’s devastating fires, US Forest Service members and personnel from other agencies.
“It is pretty cool,” Martin said.
Martin said he’ll head down to Pasadena on Dec. 30 to participate in the parade.
For more information about the parade visit https://www.tournamentofroses.com/rose-parade.
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