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Okaloosa County confirms Charles Cooper as Dorcas Fire District chief
Summary
The Okaloosa County Commission unanimously confirmed Charles (Chuck) Cooper as the first Okaloosa County-led Dorcas Fire District fire chief on Nov. 4, following a competitive search. Commissioners held a pinning ceremony and Cooper pledged to revitalize the new hybrid paid/volunteer fire service in the district.
Pat Maddox, director of public safety for Okaloosa County, recommended Charles Cooper as the inaugural Dorcas Fire District fire chief at the board's Nov. 4 meeting. The commission voted unanimously to confirm Cooper and performed a ceremonial pinning.
"This candidate was selected as a best fit for the role unanimously, individually by each evaluator," Maddox told the board, describing a hiring and selection committee…
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