Garrett Contreras

Garrett Contreras is the former Fire Chief of the City of Hayward, California. He retired from his position on June 7, 2024, concluding a 30-year career in fire service, with 28 of those years spent serving the Hayward Fire Department.45

Career Highlights

Contreras began his career with the City of Hayward in 1999 as a Firefighter.1 Throughout his tenure, he progressed through various ranks within the department:

• 1999: Hired as a Firefighter
• 2006: Promoted to Captain
• Eventually rose to the position of Fire Chief

Post-Retirement

After retiring from his role as Fire Chief, Garrett Contreras founded 240 Strategies LLC, where he currently serves as the Founder.2 He maintains a presence on LinkedIn with the username garrett-contreras-4955aa85, and his profile indicates that he has over 500 connections on the platform.2

Community Involvement

During his time as Fire Chief, Contreras was actively involved in community initiatives. For example, he presented updates on the Smoke Detector Project to the Hayward Rotary Club, demonstrating his commitment to public safety and community engagement.3

Garrett Contreras' long-standing dedication to the Hayward Fire Department and the City of Hayward has left a lasting impact on the community he served for nearly three decades.