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Wichita Falls creates wildfire and all‑hazards coordinator position within fire department
Summary
The council voted to increase the fire lieutenant allotment from 28 to 29 to create a wildfire and all‑hazards coordinator position that will centralize wildfire mitigation, flood and severe weather preparedness, and public education; funding is from the existing budget and the position is planned to start Jan. 10, 2026.
WICHITA FALLS, Texas — The Wichita Falls City Council on Nov. 18 approved an ordinance to increase the number of fire lieutenants from 28 to 29 to create a wildfire and all‑hazards coordinator position aimed at centralizing hazard mitigation and preparedness.
Fire Chief Melton told the council the new lieutenant position will lead wildfire mitigation, flood and severe weather preparedness, community…
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