Congratulations Fire Captain Brian Nicholson on your promotion to Battalion Chief! BC Nicholson brings 26 years of experience to the ranks from his time assigned to CAL FIRE San Bernardino/Inyo/Mono Unit, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department, Idyllwild Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service - San Bernardino National Forest. Congratulations Chief Nicholson and welcome to Yucca Valley and Yucaipa! #JoinCALFIRE #Work4CA #calfire #firefighter CAL FIRE Careers