NAMES IN THE NEWS

NAMES IN THE NEWS

Robert M. Ulshafer

ROBERT M. ULSHAFER, Philadelphia’s new fire commissioner, has a career in the fire service that spans 29 years. He has 15 years command experience as a chief fire officer. His past staff officer assignments include deputy commissioner for operations, chief of administration, chief of prevention, and chief of investigation. He had been a chief officer with suppression responsibilities for half of the city.

William C. Richmond

Ulshafer, who was appointed fire commissioner on September 22, 1988, replaces WILLIAM C. RICHMOND.

Fatal Fire at Tacoma (WA) Indoor Shooting Range Appears Unintentional

A Tacoma indoor shooting range that was the scene of a fatal fire will be closed indefinitely.

Transformer Fire Breaks Out at Bay County (MI) Power Plant

An oil spill at a Consumer Energy power plant Monday afternoon caused a fire at the facility.