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Retired fire chief offers neutral review to help Sigurd rebuild volunteer fire service
Summary
Paul Wilkinson, a retired division chief and fire investigator, offered to review documentation, equipment and training and to meet individually with fire department members and council to recommend options for restoring an operational volunteer fire department.
A retired Charlotte Fire Department chief who now lives in the area offered to serve as a neutral reviewer of Sigurd's volunteer fire department at the Sigurd Town Council meeting on May 21.
Paul Wilkinson introduced himself to the council and several residents, describing 30 years of career experience in fire service, fire investigation and departmental administration. He said he would review legal documents, training records, equipment inventories and budgets and speak with fire department members individually and in groups before issuing a written report and options for moving forward.
"I like to ask a lot of questions and get documentation," Wilkinson said.…
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