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  1. 09-29-2008, 11:32 AM #1
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    Default Chief Thomas Carr new Charleston Fire Chief

    Chief Thomas Carr of the Montgomery County MD Fire Department has been named Chief of Department for the Charleston Fire Department. He replaces former Charleston Fire Chief Rusty Thomas who retired in the wake of the tragic Sofa Super Store Fire that left 9 Charleston FF's dead.

    Carr was chosen from a short list of seven qualified candidates that were widdled down from 141 applicants. Carr was the chief of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service in Maryland. He also has 30 years of experience including four as chief.

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    Thoughts anyone?
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    Good Luck on the new job chief. We wish you and your department well.
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    I think it's a good choice, then again, I don't have first hand knowledge either.

    Chief Carr's resume is pretty impressive....
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    CFD got a good one. Hate to see Chief Carr retire from MCFR, but it was obviously the best move for him and his family. Good luck Chief!
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