Dave Winnacker

Dave Winnacker is a fire service professional and military veteran with an extensive career in both fields. He currently serves as the Fire Chief of the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, a position he has held since 2017.2 Winnacker has been in the fire service for 17 years, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to public safety.2

In addition to his fire service career, Winnacker has a distinguished military background:

1. He is a member of the Marine Corps Reserve.1
2. From 2014 to 2016, he served as the Commanding Officer of the 4th Force Reconnaissance Company.1
3. He has also held the position of Deputy Commander of the 23rd Marine Regiment.15

Winnacker's military service includes deployment to Iraq after the events of 9/11, before he settled into his fire service career.3 His combined experience in both the fire service and military has likely contributed to his leadership skills and expertise in emergency management.

As of July 2024, it was reported that Winnacker would be leaving his position as MOFD Chief to transition to the private sector.4 He noted that his retirement comes after 21 years in uniform, and he planned to continue serving until the end of 2024.4

While the query specifically asks about his role as Assistant Chief of Staff/Inspector General at Marine Forces Reserve Force Headquarters Group, this information is not directly confirmed in the provided search results. However, given his extensive military background and previous leadership roles in the Marine Corps Reserve, it's plausible that he may have taken on this position after his reported retirement from the fire service.