New fire chief announced

Mayor Joe riley announces the new fire chief that will fill the position once held by Chief Rusty Thomas. Thomas Carr, Jr will be the next fire chief.

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Published: September 29, 2008

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Mayor Joe riley announces the new fire chief that will fill the position once held by Chief Rusty Thomas. Thomas Carr, Jr will be the next fire chief.

Chief Carr leads and is responsible for the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) and has full operational and administrative authority over all facets of the service. Chief Carr supervises nearly 1000 career firefighters and approximately 1100 volunteers who deliver service from over 40 work sites and 19 Local Fire and Rescue Departments (LFRDs). These personnel protect a resident population of almost one million people spread over 497 square miles and respond to 105,000 emergency incidents each year.

For a more information regarding Chief Carr, visit http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/firtmpl.asp?url=/content/firerescue/ofc/index.asp.