Newly-promoted Battalion Chief Roque Zarate shakes Chief Garrett Sjolund’s hand after being led in a badge pinning ceremony on June 4. Photo courtesy of CAL FIRE/Butte Unit

BUTTE COUNTY, CA (MPG) – On the morning of June 4, CAL FIRE Butte County Chief Garrett Sjolund had the opportunity to swear in two new promoted battalion chiefs, one hailing from Gridley.

Raised in Gridley, Roque Zarate was one of the battalion chiefs to be promoted during the ceremony held at Table Mountain Fire Center.

Zarate, B3, is now the BC Liaison to the Butte County Office of Emergency Management.