Oracle Fire names new assistant fire chief

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Robert Jennings has been named the new Assistant Fire Chief at Oracle Fire Department.

Robert Jennings has been promoted to the position of Assistant Fire Chief. The official announcement was made during the April 1 Fire Board meeting when Chief Larry Southard presented Robert with his badge and congratulated him on his promotion.

Robert joined the fire department as a Junior Firefighter when he was a young teenager. Through many years of dedicated involvement, hard work and many classes, Robert has worked his way up through the ranks from an entry-level firefighter, to Lieutenant, Captain, Battalion Chief and now Assistant Fire Chief.

Chief Southard commends Robert for his many years with the department and is looking forward to working with him in the years to come.

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