Allen steps away after 46 years with Fredericksburg Fire Department
Stafford County native Eddie Allen cut his teeth as a fire and rescue volunteer in the area, waiting for his 21st birthday to get hired as a Fredericksburg firefighter. He would go on to lead the department, and the chief recently retired after 46 years with the city. Oh, the changes he has seen over nearly half a century. When he joined in 1974, the department had 14 employees. There are now more than 60 firefighters, officers and support staff, with rescue crews staffing advanced life support ambulances 24/7. Heâs particularly proud of his accomplishments during his 16 years as chief. ...