Only linked this one because of a REALLY EPIC PHOTO SENT BY ONE OF THE BEST PEOPLE IN KANSAS CITY of a local 1st responder celebration.
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KCFD names new Fire Chief, celebrates 150 years of fighting fires in Kansas City
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Gary Reese, a 23-year veteran of the Kansas City Fire Department, has been appointed chief.
“Unifying the department is one of the main goals I had when I applied,” said Reese, who holds a master’s degree in business from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. “My experience is strong, especially my educational background and I feel well prepared to lead the department through the challenges we’ll face in the future.”
Reese replaces Paul Berardi who retired as chief last November.
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