David Watson Appointed Chief WVFD
The Town of Wagener hired David Watson as Fire Chief for the volunteer fire department in mid-February. Watson replaces Gerald Taylor who served as interim chief from November 2020 until February 2021.
The Wagener volunteer fire department currently has 14 active firefighters. The position of Assistant Chief has not been filled at this time. Serving as Captain is Travis Kennedy and serving as Lieutenant is Eric Middleton. Kennedy is second in charge until an Assistant Chief is named.
“We’re trying to move forward,” Watson said recently. “The group that was here did an amazing job. Mark was a phenomenal fire chief. Gerald Taylor did a fabulous job to make sure people were still protected. The community is protected and well taken care of. The fire department is here for the community.”
Watson has had quite a few calls in the month that he has been here including two structure fires in Salley, two in New Holland, a couple of medical calls and standing by for Couchton during the barn and brush fire.