Benicia Hires New Fire Chief

Benicia will have a new fire chief starting Monday. 

Jim Lydon, 48, formerly served as firefighter, captain and battalion chief with the San Rafael Fire Department, the Times-Herald reported. 

Lydon replaces interim chief Nick Thomas who replaced chief Steve Vucurevich after his retirement. 

The Benicia Herald reports that Lydon holds a bachelor's degree in fire administration and is currently working on a master's degree. 

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