Charleston's new fire chief enjoys popularity and respect in Maryland departmentBy Ron Menchaca (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Saturday, October 11, 2008
When Thomas Carr Jr. takes command of the Charleston Fire Department next month, he will bring to the job 30 years of experience advocating for firefighter health and safety and a track record of forming alliances. As chief of the Montgomery County (Md.) Fire and Rescue Service, Carr notched a string of successes that made him popular among county leaders, fire commanders and the rank-and-file that are the lifeblood of its firehouses. Many challenges await Carr in Charleston, where the department is still reeling from the deaths of nine of its firefighters in last year's Sofa Super Store blaze and undergoing a sweeping overhaul of equipment and tactics that contributed to the tragedy. But folks around Montgomery County, where Carr has spent his entire career, say there's no better man for the job. Read more about Carr's tenure in Maryland and what his firefighters say about him in a profile of the new chief in Sunday's editions of The Post and Courier. |
Article toolsSponsored Links |
|
Notice about comments: Charleston.net is pleased to offer readers the ability to comment on stories. We expect our readers to engage in lively, yet civil discourse. Charleston.net does not edit user submitted statements and we cannot promise that readers will not occasionally find offensive or inaccurate comments posted in the comments area. Responsibility for the statements posted lies with the person submitting the comment, not charleston.net. If you find a comment that is objectionable, please click "suggest removal" and we will review it for possible removal. Please be reminded, however, that in accordance with our Terms of Use and federal law, we are under no obligation to remove any third party comments posted on our website. Full terms and conditions can be read here. |
Comments
This article has 0 comment(s)
(Requires free registration.)