Chief Hultquist came to County Fire in 1997 from the Apple Valley Fire District where he was the Deputy Chief. Since coming to County Fire, Chief Hultquist has been assigned to the Valley, North Desert and High Desert Battalion’s. Chief Hultquist was a part of the team for both the CSA 38 and Hesperia transitions to County Fire.

Chief Hultquist entered the fire service in 1979 and served as a seasonal firefighter with the California Department of Forestry and the United States Forest Service. In 1983 Chief Hultquist became a Paid- Call Firefighter for County Fire and served at station 37 in Mountain View Acres. He also served as a Paid-Call Firefighter for the City of Victorville Fire Department. Chief Hultquist became a paramedic in 1985 and was hired as a career firefighter paramedic for the Barstow Fire District in January 1986. He advanced to the rank of Engineer Paramedic in Barstow and in 1991 accepted a Captain position with the Apple Valley Fire District. While serving the citizens of Apple Valley, Chief Hultquist promoted to Battalion Chief in 1994 and Deputy Chief in 1997. Chief Hultquist also served as the chairman of the Regional Fire Protection Authority Operations group and helped implement the Emergency Medical Dispatch Program at Desert Communications.

Chief Hultquist has spent over 47 years in the High Desert and grew up in the City of Victorville; he has family ties in the area dating back to the mid 1940’s. Chief Hultquist obtained his AS degree from Victor Valley College in 1991 and has obtained numerous certifications throughout his career.

Chief Hultquist resides in Apple Valley with his wife Debi and their children. He cherishes time with his family and enjoys camping, hiking, exploring and according to his daughters, Disneyland and shopping.

Updated September 21, 2011