Bill McQuaid, who had been with the Fountain Valley Fire Department since 1996 and took over as fire chief in 2023, died ...

Bill McQuaid, who was named chief in January 2023, died unexpectedly while he was off duty, according to the department.

Orange County Fire Authority Chief Keith Richter announced on Tuesday that he will retire on Aug. 29, just weeks after a report found low morale and a lack of leadership within the department.

A couple hundred people came out to watch as a formal procession passed by Fountain Valley City Hall to honor Bill McQuaid on ...