As a retired fire battalion chief and local fire board member, I’m proud to support Martin Scheel for Lake County supervisor in District 4.

I watched Martin’s active involvement during last year’s Valley fire. He was there on the scene during the earliest hours of the fire. Martin went above and beyond the call of duty to protect the safety of local residents and keep people out of harm’s way.

In August, Martin demonstrated his hands-on leadership approach once again by helping to expedite emergency response at a deadly senior housing fire in Lakeport.

The level of dedication that Martin Scheel has shown in emergency situations is what makes him the best choice for county supervisor. He’s been tested and has the experience to be an effective county supervisor from his very first day on the job.

Please join with me in supporting Martin Scheel for Lake County supervisor.

Jim Comisky is president of the South Lake County Fire District Board of Directors. He lives in Cobb, Calif.