Public Safety

Vancouver Names John Drake II New Fire Chief

Thursday, April 16, 2026

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Vancouver has a new fire chief. City Manager Lon Pluckhahn named John L. Drake II to lead the Vancouver Fire Department following a nationwide search. Drake began his role on Dec. 29, 2025.

Drake succeeds Fire Chief Brennan Blue, who retired earlier in 2025 after 38 years with the department. The city conducted a national search before selecting Drake as Blue's replacement.

The hire was announced Dec. 24, 2025, through the city's newsroom.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://cityofvancouver.us/community/news/

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