With the temporary assignment of Battalion Chief Cliff Weaver to EMA Interim Director, Fire Chief Mike Connelly needed to fill the Chief Fire Marshal’s position within his Fire Prevention Division. Recently Chief Connelly promoted District Chief Dan Grimm to the temporary rank of Battalion Chief to assume those duties. Grimm, the longtime spokesperson for EFD, says he looks forward to the challenge but admitted he’ll miss his PIO role. “I’ve made a lot of friends in the media over the past 12 years†Grimm stated, “and I hope to run into them from time to time around townâ€.
District Chief Bruce Woodward assumes the Department’s PIO role today. You can reach District Chief Woodward at 436-4464 or by email; bwoodward@evansvillefiredepartment.com
