Oracle Arizona – Robert Jennings, currently the Assistant Fire Chief for the Oracle Fire District, formally accepted the position of Fire Chief effective January 1, 2017. Robert was offered the position at the October Fire Board meeting.
At the Nov. 9 Fire Board meeting, Robert thanked the Board for selecting him and offering him the position.
“I look forward to becoming the Chief. We are all excited,” he said, adding, “It’s going to be fun.”
Robert will be replacing Chief Larry Southard who is retiring effective January 1, 2017. Jennings thanked Chief Southard in front of the Board.
“I couldn’t be any prouder of where the fire department is today thanks to Larry,” he said. “It has been an honor working with and learning from you. Thank you for all that you taught me.”