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Murietta names Deputy Fire Chief

Mike Lopez has been named Murietta’s deputy fire chief.

A 26-year public service veteran, Lopez assumed office recently and replaced David Lantzer, who was promoted to fire chief last July, according to a statement.

Lopez has been a chief officer since 2008. He has been a member of the Carlsbad Fire’s leadership team and administrative/support services, emergency medical services, training, and fire prevention, according to the statement.

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