Battalion Chief
Paul Drasil
2010

Paul Drasil began his career with the San Bernardino City Fire Department when he was hired as a Firefighter in 1986. He has promoted through the ranks of the Department and made Battalion Chief in 2008. He has participated in numerous areas within the Department; apparatus, committee, live fire training, rookie training, administrative duties, truck company operations, and shift training Captain. Prior to working for the City he worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 7 years as a firefighter. He has been a member of a Federal Incident Management Team for several years as a Division Supervisor. He has an A.S. degree in Fire Science, a B.S. degree in Forest Science, and is a Certified Company and Chief Officer with the CSFM. He and his wife were raised in San Bernardino and now live in the Lake Arrowhead area, they have two daughters.