Soboba Band of Luiseño IndiansSpecial to Valley NewsJacob Briones was raised on the Soboba Indian Reservation and worked for the Soboba Fire Department since its inception in 2014. Earlier this year, he began working as a Fire Captain with San Bernardino Cal Fire.“Soboba has provided me with the opportunity to build a solid fire career foundation. Working my way up the command chain to captain over the last 10 years there, has definitely given me the skill set to be able to lateral into such a demanding position,” Briones said.Cal Fire captains’ main duties are to supervise crews and/or engines companies and share in the management of stations, fire apparatus and equipment. There are also captain specialty assignments like peace officer, dispatch, air attack, helitac
