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The City of Oak Ridge has named Travis Solomon as its new fire chief.
Solomon, who previously served as Oak Ridge Fire Department fire marshal, has served as interim fire chief since former Chief Darryl Kerley’s departure in August. Solomon begins serving as fire chief immediately, a press release said.
“Oak Ridge has always been the model and leading fire service,” Solomon said in the press release. “I want to continue that and enhance the services we provide to better our ability to serve the public.”
Solomon has served with the Oak Ridge Fire Department since February 2016 as fire marshal. In that role, he oversaw many procedures including inspections, plans review, fire investigations, and public education activities, the press release said.
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PETERSBURG - Three finalists have been announced in the City of Petersburg s search for a new Fire Chief. Founded in 1773, Petersburg Department of Fire and EMS is one of the oldest in the county.
The position of chief has been vacant since 2018, having since been staffed by interims.
The finalists are Tyson Dickerson, Edward Glassman and James Owens.
Dickerson is currently the Fire Chief for the City of Lexington, Virginia. He has over 35 years of experience working as a Firefighter Protection Engineer/Inspector, Volunteer Battalion Chief, Section Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and Deputy Chief of operations. He has experience with leadership, hazardous materials, fire protection services, training and management with both small and large fire departments. He has also taken coursework in Fire Science, Fire Protection and Business Management from the University of Maryland, Montgomery College and the University of Delaware.
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