The Search is On: Webb County Fire Chief
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KGNS News
Story Created:
Oct 2, 2011 at 10:39 PM CDT
Story Updated:
Oct 3, 2011
Webb County Commissioners are already on the search for a new fire chief.
This after the recent coordinator failed to meet state certifications, but this time around County Commissioners say they plan on going about the selection process different that before. Commissioners announced this week that they let Jerry Arizola go. After he was given a year to pass exams to meet requirements allowing him to maintain his position as fire chief for Webb County.
However, after a recent attempt to pass the test Arizola was unsuccessful.
Commissioner Jaime Canales says, this time applicants will have to meet stricter qualifications to be considered for the job.
Meanwhile, commissioners have already selected an interim fire chief for Webb County, Jose Luis Flores.
Canales says he has previous experience with the Laredo Fire Department, but most importantly he says Flores does have state certification.
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X-Laredo Onda said on Monday, Oct 3 at 1:52 PM
I thought I had something to say but,,,,,,,,no. Hope for the best.
74711859Anonymous said on Monday, Oct 3 at 5:01 PM
So they hired the applicant that was NOT certified and are just now replacing him with one that IS certified. I wonder how much of his check he had to kick back for that?
74721588BasuraPaFuera said on Tuesday, Oct 4 at 8:37 AM
Building a Fire Dept and getting rid of the services that Laredo Fire Dept offered.....What were you all thinking? Well i guess changes are sometimes good... or not. But REALLY, why get a Fire Dept going with someone who is not certified/not being able to certify in the first place. That was a huge gamble!!!! The liability!!!!!.... peoples homes and lives are at stake. Thanks a lot commissioners for really looking out for us. Hope our local government makes a better choice soon.
74747007The search is on ?? said on Tuesday, Oct 4 at 1:55 PM
As long as they are not looking for a son, nephew or a compadre.
74764527X-Laredo Onda said on Wednesday, Oct 5 at 12:28 PM
Well that narrows it down :>0
74813017GED said on Tuesday, Oct 11 at 9:33 AM
I have a GED diploma do you think I can have that job,.Judge Valdez? I will work hard in your camp so you'll win again,...yes or no?
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