>>Newport News Promotes Interim Chief to Permanent Position
(Newport News, VA) -- Newport News appointed a new fire chief. Rebecca Hughes reports.Preview: Voicer Script:
City Manager Alan Archer announced the promotion of Wesley A. Rogers as the new fire chief of the city, where he currently serves as Interim Fire Chief. With 20 years of experience in fire and emergency medical services, Rogers is set to lead the nationally and internationally recognized Fire Department. As fire chief, Rogers will oversee a budget of over $40 million, 11 stations, and 410 staff members, bringing his expertise in emergency management and public administration to the role.