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Two Ellis County firefighters have been named as leaders for the Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs for the upcoming year.
The Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs had its annual conference Nov. 2-4 in Manhattan, Kan.
Elected as officers were President Chad Russell, Andover Fire-Rescue and Vice President Darin Myers, Ellis County Fire Department.
Rusty Lindsay, Ellis County Fire Company 5, was named as a new district representative.
Tim Smith, with the Tonganoxie Township Fire Department, will serve as the past-president. Others appointed as new district representatives were Lester Kaiser Marion County Fire District 5; and Rick Wesley, Barber County Fire Department.
The remaining slate of officers were re-appointed.
District Representatives:
District 1 – Scott Hilbrink, Colby Fire Department
District 3 – Andrew Avantigiato, Herrington Fire Department
District 4 – Ryan Almes, Manhattan Fire Department
District 7 – Dave Bruner, Fort Scott Fire Department
District 8 – Sean McEntee, Garden City Fire Department
Pro-Chiefs Section President: Richard Llewellyn, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical
Fire Prevention Section President: Gene Robertson, Garden City Fire Department
Secretary-Treasurer: Bill Stark, Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical (ret.)
“I am deeply honored to be elected as president of the Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs,” said Chad Russell, newly elected president. “Together, let's ignite a renewed passion for fire service excellence. Our commitment is not just to the men and women in the field, but to the communities we proudly serve. Join us in this vital mission, and together, we will ensure a safer and stronger Kansas for all.”
For more information about the association, visit http://ksafc.org or contact Chad Russell at 316-733-1863.