Bob Smith for Director for Yermo Community Services District

Service and dedication have defined Bob Smith's career for over 35 years. His record of service includes 28 years as a firefighter/law enforcement veteran, filling roles as a firefighter, deputy sheriff, sheriff’s detective, criminal investigator, and SWAT team member.

Approximately three months ago Bob took the position of Assistant Fire Chief for the Yermo Fire District. In the short three months, the Fire Department has:

Increased personnel from five (5) volunteer members to thirteen (13) members.
Six of the fire fighters are currently enrolled at Barstow College in EMT classes to better serve our community.
Received a 2008 Ford F-350 Rescue Rig.
Received a 1998 dually Dodge Fire apparatus with a 300 gallon water capacity.
Received a GMC dually fire truck donated by Supervisor Mitzelfelt with a 500 gallon water capacity, dual hose reels.
Increased the number of fire pagers from three (3) to approximately 20 (through a donation by Victorville City with the help of Councilman Bob Hunter)
Instituted a department name change from Yermo Fire District to Yermo / Calico Fire District for better community recognition along with recognition of our station at Calico Ghost Town.

We are very fortunate to have the dedicated volunteers willing to risk the lives for the citizens of Yermo at any time, day or night. And they deserve the equipment, Community Service District Support and your support by giving them advocates to look after their interests and yours. You can do that by electing Bob Smith.

Bob has also been deeply involved in various law enforcement charities and organizations, including service as a San Bernardino County Disaster Preparedness Officer, a Board Member of the Police Activities League, President of the Air Smuggling Investigators Association, President of the National Police Rodeo Association, and member of the Barstow Police Chief’s Advisory Council. That's just one of the many reasons why he was named the Optimist International Police Officer of the Year in 1978. In 2000, Bob retired from the San Bernardino County Special Investigation Unit.

Since retiring from law enforcement, Bob Smith has worked as a Field Representative, Senior Field Representative and District Director to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors. Since his retirement, he has returned to public service twice: first as a Senior Field Representative for the 34th Assembly District, and second, the Board of Supervisors as the Assistant to the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

This is not Bob Smith's first foray into elective politics. In 1999, he was elected to serve on the Silver Valley School District's Board of Trustees, where he was able to focus on higher education standards and levels throughout the region. Currently Bob serves as a School Board Trustee with the Summit Leadership Academy.

Bob is also a Board Member for the Boys and Girls Club, and a past Board Member for One to One Mentors. Additionally, he has served as a Vice President of the Baker Chamber of Commerce and an Alternate Board Member of the Victor Valley Economic Development, where he promoted fiscal accountability and conservatism.