City of Athens hires new Fire Chief
New Fire Chief in Athens By Anna Mahan | January 25, 2021 at 8:42 PM CST - Updated January 28 at 10:32 PM
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - There’s a new fire chief in town!
On Monday, Athens City Council voted to hire Albert Hogan Jr. as the new Chief of Athens Fire and Rescue.
“I’m ecstatic about this opportunity,” Hogan said by phone. “Athens is the place that is the right fit, and it will be a nice change of pace. I look forward to meeting everyone.”
Hogan worked with DeKalb County Fire Rescue in Georgia for 23 years where he worked with the Hazardous Materials Team, Hazardous Materials Decontamination Team, Accreditation Committee and other committees.
Athens hires new fire chief
Albert Hogan Jr.
Posted: Jan 25, 2021 9:24 PM
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Athens Fire and Rescue has a new chief.
The Athens City Council voted on Monday to hire Albert Hogan Jr., who worked with DeKalb County Fire Rescue in Georgia for 23 years.
“I’m ecstatic about this opportunity,” Hogan said. “Athens is the place that is the right fit, and it will be a nice change of pace. I look forward to meeting everyone.”
He became fire captain of DeKalb County Fire Rescue in Georgia in 2006 and then battalion chief in 2016. He also served with the department’s Hazardous Materials Team, Hazardous Materials Decontamination Team and Accreditation Committee, among other committees. He has a bachelor’s degree in fire administration from Columbia Southern University.