Meet The Mariana Ruiz-temple, She Is The New Oregon Fire Marshal As Jim Walker Resigns

Who is Mariana Ruiz-temple

Mariana Ruiz-Temple has officially taken over the appointment as the new Fire Marshal, after Jim Walker offered his resignation on Saturday.

It was announced earlier Saturday that Walker had been placed on paid administrative leave.

Mariana has led with grace, transparency and courage,” said Governor Kate Brown. “She embodies the experience Oregon needs to face this crisis, in this moment.”

Before her appointment, she was the Principal Executive and Manger G at the Oregon Fire department.

Superintendent Hampton said “Mariana is assuming this position as Oregon is in an unprecedented crisis which demands an urgent response. This response and the circumstances necessitated a leadership change. I have the absolute confidence in Mariana to lead OSFM operations through this critical time. She it tested, trusted and respected – having the rare combination of technical aptitude in field operations and administration.”