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Longview council approves Greg Grimes as next fire chief
Summary
After a national search, the Longview City Council approved City Manager Roland McPhee’s recommendation to appoint Greg Grimes as fire chief, following praise for interim chief Andy Parker and unanimous council support.
Greg Grimes was approved as Longview’s next fire chief on June 12, 2025, after a national search and a unanimous council vote following the city manager’s recommendation.
City Manager Roland McPhee said Grimes stood out through a multi-step evaluation and a national recruitment process, and recommended him to the council. The council voted to approve the appointment by a show of hands with no opposition recorded at the meeting.
McPhee opened the discussion by thanking interim…
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