COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Metropolis of Columbia introduced on Thursday the title of its subsequent fireplace chief.
In keeping with a press launch, town selected Brian Schaeffer from Spokane, Washington from the ultimate 4 candidates. Schaeffer was the one finalist not at present residing in Boone County.
“Brian is bringing invaluable expertise to this function,” Metropolis Supervisor De’Carlon Seewood mentioned within the launch. “He has demonstrated his means to be forward-thinking about priorities and decide to ranges of service the Columbia Hearth Division regularly strives to realize.”
Shaeffer beforehand labored because the assistant fireplace chief and fireplace chief in Spokane since 2005, in line with the press launch. He additionally has expertise working on the Yakima Hearth Division and Yakima Hearth District 12.
“I’m excited to start this new function in a unprecedented group like Columbia,” Schaeffer mentioned within the launch. “The Columbia Hearth Division is keen about offering the very best service to its group. I’m honored to proceed to uphold these values and assist discover progressive methods to guard the well being of our residents and firefighters.”
Schaeffer will begin as the hearth chief for Columbia on Aug. 19. He takes over after Clayton Farr Jr. retired in April.
ABC 17 Information is dedicated to offering a discussion board for civil and constructive dialog.
Please maintain your feedback respectful and related. You possibly can assessment our Group Tips by clicking right here
If you want to share a narrative concept, please submit it right here.
