Kalispell (MT) Names New Fire Chief
Jay Hagen will assume the role on May 5, returning to western Montana where he started his career in firefighting three decades ago.
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Retiring Waynesville (NC) Fire Chief Wore Many Hats
For many fire chiefs, the job is much more than fighting fires. That's no different for retiring Waynesville Fire Chief Joey Webb.
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OH Fire Chief Suspended: Records Reveal Misconduct Allegations
The chief of the Miami Township Fire Department is suspended amid an investigation into alleged misconduct.
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Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Fails to Get Job Back After Ouster Following Historic Deadly Wildfire
The former Los Angeles fire chief who was ousted by Mayor Karen Bass after the most destructive wildfire in city history failed to win back…
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OR Coast Fire District in Turmoil After Chief Promises ‘Open War’ on Board Members
A power struggle in an Oregon coastal fire district erupted this month after a fire chief who accused a board member of corruption said in a leaked email…
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Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Appeals Her Firing
Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley announced on Thursday, Feb. 27, that she has formally appealed her removal by Mayor Karen Bass, escalating an already contentious political battle.
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NH Fire Chief Steps Down to Take Town Administrator’s Role
Longtime fire Chief Michael Carrier will retire from his position this week to take on the permanent role of the town administrator.
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Eight Things to Know About L.A.’s New Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva
Los Angeles has a new leader at the helm of its fire department: Interim Fire Chief Ronnie Villanueva.
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‘I Am Extremely Proud of the Work’: L.A. Fire Chief Responds to Ouster by Bass
Ousted Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley struck a defensive tone Saturday, issuing her first statement since being demoted.
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Los Angeles Mayor Dismisses Fire Chief in Wake of Devastating Wildfires
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted Fire Chief Kristin Crowley Friday amid a public rift.
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Kent County (MI) Taps Experienced Fire Chief for Emergency Management Role
Chad Tackett, with nearly 30 years of experience as a fire chief in Allegan and Kalamazoo counties, has been appointed Kent County Emergency Management’s deputy coordinator.
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New Clark County (NV) Fire Chief Appointed
The Clark County Commission today ratified the appointment of Billy Samuels as the new fire chief of the Clark County Fire Department.
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