After 38 years in the fire service, 34 with CAL FIRE Lassen Modoc Unit, Chief Eric Ewing retired effective December 22, 2025.
Chief Ewing began his fire service career in 1988 as an Explorer with the Susanville Volunteer Fire Department where he remained an active member for the next 24 years. In 1992, he began his career with CAL FIRE in the Lassen-Modoc Unit (LMU) as a Firefighter 1.
His loyalty to our communities fueled his desire to remain in LMU for the entirety of his career as he promoted through the ranks of Fire Apparatus Engineer, Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief and ultimately Unit Chief.
During his tenure assignments included Susanville Station, Grasshopper Station, Westwood Station, Bieber Station, Alturas Station, Deer Springs Station, Devils Garden Camp, Battalion Chief at the Susanville Interagency Fire Center, Chief with the Lassen County Office of Emergency Services, Assistant Chief over Administration at LMU, Lassen County Fire Warden, and Director of Lassen County Office of Emergency Services.
“It has been an honor and humbling experience to have served my community in such capacities. Thank you to those that mentored, supported and trusted me throughout my career; for that I am eternally grateful. A special thank you to my family for their support and guidance while enduring the long hours and demands of such a career. The many relationships I have built and the interagency cooperation that I was lucky enough to participate in have been key components in my career and what make Lassen Modoc a great place to work and live.”
Thank you Chief for the years of dedication and service to our unit, your leadership and guidance will be greatly missed! We sincerely hope you enjoy a long and happy retirement!
