Names in the News: December 20, 2020

JOHN A. DONNELLY SR.was confirmed as the new chief of D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services (DCFEMS). Prior to the confirmation, Donnelly served as the department’s assistant chief—Professional Development Bureau. Donnelly began his career with DCFEMS in 1992 and worked his way up through multiple positions and divisions. He has also served in the Professional Development Bureau since 2018, leading the Human Resources Division.

JACKIE LINDSEYwas named the new chief of the Santa Fe (NM) County Fire Department. She succeeds Erik Litzenberg, who announced his retirement in October. Lindsey led the state’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for most of 2019 and has served as a captain for Albuquerque (NM) Fire and Rescue. She is also a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Advisory Council.

BRANDON BLOUGHwas named the new chief of the Springfield (IL) Fire Department (SFD) on November 30. Blough replaces Allen Reyne, who retired. He had been the SFD’s acting chief since Reyne’s departure. Blough is a 21-year SFD veteran, serving in the roles of firefighter, driver-engineer, technical rescue team diver, and captain; his most recent position was deputy division chief of operations. Before joining the SFD, Blough was a legal sergeant with the Illinois Army National Guard.

TRAVIS SOLOMON被命名为橡木岭（TN）消防部门（ORFD）的新院长。他以前是Orfd的火式元帅，并担任其临时首席，因为前任达里尔克利于8月离开了ORFD。所罗门自2016年2月以来曾担任过ORFD。由于火警，他监督了许多程序，包括检查，计划审查和消防调查。在抵达橡树岭之前，他是田纳西州火灾官方办公室的副州火式元帅。

JEFF BUCHANAN被命名为拉斯维加斯（NV）火灾和救援（LVFR）的新酋长。他于二月加入该部门以来，他是LVFR的高级副主席。在抵达拉斯维加斯之前，Buchanan是克拉克县（NV）消防部门（CCFD）的副副主任。在加入CCFD之前，他在北拉斯维加斯市为一个消防员和护理人员服务了13年;一个贩毒军医;EMS，培训和火队长;和助理和代理主管。