Chief Klemek is a 34-year veteran of the fire service in Monterey County, 24-years of which have been with the Salinas Fire Department (SFD). He has served in multiple capacities with the SFD including Firefighter/Paramedic and Battalion Chief / Fire Marshal prior to his promotion to Deputy Fire Chief.
He holds an Associate’s degree in Fire Science, a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Administration and is a state certified Chief Fire Officer. Chief Klemek also holds certifications from the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy and serves as the current President of the Monterey County Fire Chief’s Association.