Perna appointed new Fire Marshal for Atascosa County

Emergency Management Coordinator among his duties



TODD PERNA ATASCOSA COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

TODD PERNA ATASCOSA COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

Todd Perna was recently appointed by the Atascosa County Commissioners as the new Fire Marshal and Emergency Management Coordinator.

Perna, is a native of Bandera County and has over 13 years of experience in Emergency Medical Training. He has served as a Firefighter/ Medic in several communities since 1991 and is currently a Reserve Peace Officer for the City of Poth Police Department.

Among his many certifications, Perna is certified from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as a Driver/ Operator Pumper, Skills Examiner, Fire Service Instructor I, Advanced Fire Inspector I, II and Plans Examiner, Advanced Arson Investigator and Advanced Firefighting.

He also is certified through the Texas Department of State Health Services as an EMS Instructor I and Paramedic. He is also certified through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians as a paramedic. The registry ensures a National standard and accreditation have been established.

His day-to-day duties will be overseeing the plans for preparedness in our county in case of an emergency situation. The county will still assist the volunteer fire departments with funds, training, documenting their runs and reporting to the State.

Perna and his wife recently bought a farm in Atascosa/ Wilson counties and they are expecting their fourth child in March.

Perna may be reached at his office located at 711 Broadway in Jourdanton. His phone numbers are 830-769- 2029 (office) and his cell is 830-200-9807. He may also be reached by email: emc-fm@2fastmail.com.


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