The Governor's Office News Release States:

"Sacramento - Governor Gray Davis today (November 27, 2000) announced the

appointment of John J. Tennant as State Fire Marshal for the Department of

Forestry and Fire Protection. The governor also announced the appointment

of Nancy Wolfe as Assistant State Fire Marshal. Mr. Tennant, 52, of Los Angeles,

is a Fire Captain for the City of Pasadena Fire Department, a position he has held

since 1977. He is a career firefighter, having spent more than 28-years working in

fire suppression and fire prevention. Mr. Tennant is a member of the Pasadena Fire Fighters

Association, California Professional Firefighters, the National Fire Protection Association,

and the International Association of Fire Fighters. Mr. Tennant will receive a salary of

$108,753. This position requires Senate confirmation.

Nancy Wolfe, 47, of Sacramento, is Chief of Fire Prevention in the State

Fire Marshal's Office. She has been with the Office of the State Fire

Marshal since 1970, and has been a manager since 1986. Ms. Wolfe has

served as a member of the California Fire Chief's Association and the National

Association of Pipeline Safety Representatives. She will receive a salary

of $93,816. This appointment does not require Senate confirmation."