CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, MAYOR JOE RILEY announced yesterday that he has appointed Fire Department Assistant Chief Ronnie Classen to serve as acting fire chief after current chief Rusty Thomas retires next month.

Chief Ronnie Classen

Classen has worked for the Charleston FD for 37 years and will fill the position on an interim basis until the city hires a full-time chief later in the year.

Following the release of two reports that are severely critical of the fire department, the City of Charleston has hired an executive recruitment firm to launch a nationwide search for applicants.

Chief Classen had already planned several months ago to retire and will do so after the new appointee takes the office.

Today’s Post and Courier has the full STORY.

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