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Marion names Richard Keesling interim Fire/EMS chief as Rusty Hamm leaves for state role
Summary
After a closed session on personnel, the Town Council appointed Fire/EMS Deputy Chief Richard Keesling as Interim Chief following Rusty Hamm's announcement that he accepted a position with the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of General Services.
The Marion Town Council on April 6 appointed Fire/EMS Deputy Chief Richard Keesling as Interim Fire/EMS Chief after returning from a closed session on personnel and legal consultation. The motion to appoint Keesling passed unanimously (motion Tricia Spencer; second Suzanne Jennings; vote 7 AYES, 0 NOES).
Outgoing Chief Rusty Hamm informed the council he has accepted a position with the Commonwealth of Virginia Department of General Services as Continuity of Operations and Emergency Preparedness Manager at the state Capitol. In his staff report, Chief Hamm noted his nearly 25 years of service to Marion and provided department updates including call volume and recent equipment deliveries. The council also adopted a Resolution Honoring Rusty Hamm earlier in the meeting.
