Division Chief Paul Pilotte

Chief Pilotte grew up in Carmel Valley and began his fire service career there, joining the newly formed Mid Valley Fire District as a volunteer and charter member in 1976. He worked for two fire seasons with the California Division of Forestry before being hired as a Firefighter for Salinas Rural Fire Protection District in January of 1980.  Paul was promoted to Lieutenant in 1989, Captain in 1990 and Division Chief in 2006

Chief Pilotte is a graduate of Carmel High School and Monterey Peninsula College with an Associate of Science degree in Fire Protection Technology. He holds many fire service certifications by the California State Fire Marshall’s office including Fire Fighter I, Fire Officer, Fire Instructor, Fire Prevention Officer, Fire Investigator, Operations Section Chief and Chief Officer.

Paul and his wife Lia make their home in Corral de Tierra with their two dogs. They enjoy world travel as well as biking, hiking, wine and fine dinning.