Arlington, Viriginia Names James Schwartz New Fire Chief

It’s a role for which Jim Schwartz has been preparing for nearly 25 years. He majored in Fire Science Administration in college. He started his career as a fire fighter/EMT, crawling down smoky hallways, helping the sick and injured. As an instructor, he has taught and mentored dozens of new recruits. As Incident Commander at the Pentagon on 9/11, he brought distinction to Arlington’s response.