Politics & Government
Redmond Interim Fire Chief Accepts Position In Georgia
Don Horton will resign from the fire department effective Friday, Sept. 14th to become a fire chief near Atlanta.
REDMOND, WA — Redmond Interim Fire Chief Don Horton will leave his post next month after taking a permanent position as a fire chief near Atlanta, Georgia, where he can be closer to his family.
The city announced Horton's resignation Monday, set to take effect on Friday, Sept. 14. Horton served as Redmond's Deputy Fire Chief for four and a half years and has more than four decades of experience in Virginia, Arkansas and Virginia.
According to a news release, Horton is known for his focus on community outreach and creating new programs, including an EMS bike team and the Women in Fire Service Symposium.
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Redmond Mayor Angela Birney said she will work with Horton on a transition plan over the coming weeks and will determine a path forward to fill the upcoming vacancy.
Interim Fire Chief Don Horton will resign effective September 14. He is taking a permanent role as Fire Chief in Georgia, where he will be closer to family and loved ones. He has served in Redmond for over four years as the Deputy and Interim Fire Chief https://t.co/nKcGB0j9gR
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