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PETERSBURG - Three finalists have been announced in the City of Petersburg s search for a new Fire Chief. Founded in 1773, Petersburg Department of Fire and EMS is one of the oldest in the county.
The position of chief has been vacant since 2018, having since been staffed by interims.
The finalists are Tyson Dickerson, Edward Glassman and James Owens.
Dickerson is currently the Fire Chief for the City of Lexington, Virginia. He has over 35 years of experience working as a Firefighter Protection Engineer/Inspector, Volunteer Battalion Chief, Section Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and Deputy Chief of operations. He has experience with leadership, hazardous materials, fire protection services, training and management with both small and large fire departments. He has also taken coursework in Fire Science, Fire Protection and Business Management from the University of Maryland, Montgomery College and the University of Delaware.
Town of Wellsville tightening COVID-19 protocols
Town council responds to complaints, rising numbers
WELLSVILLE The Town of Wellsville is tightening up its COVID-19 protocols.
Town Supervisor Shad Alsworth said the town has received complaints from residents regarding some alleged lax enforcement on town property. In response, the town is instituting a 10-foot social distancing policy, an extra buffer from the six feet recommended by public health officials, and reemphasizing that masks are required of “all employees or anybody visiting town facilities.”
In addition, the town board is asking each department head to provide a backup plan in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak.