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James W. Whitmire officially became the new fire marshal for the Chattanooga Fire Department at last night’s city council meeting. Whitmire is a 25-year-veteran of the department who rose through the ranks from firefighter to lieutenant in the operations division, to captain of the fire investigation division and internal affairs.The Chattanooga City Council approved a new fire marshal for the city’s fire department.
James Whitmire has served in the department for 25 years. He worked first as a firefighter then as a lieutenant in the operations division and also as a captain in fire investigation and internal affairs.
“It’s a great opportunity to serve in such an important position in this department,” Whitmire said of the promotion.
The fire marshal oversees operations in fire prevention, investigation, water supply, plans reviews and records.