STAFFORD, Va. — Stafford County has a new fire chief.
Mark Lockhart has been selected to serve as the county top fire services officials – a position he’s been serving in since Chief Ron Brown moved to Fresno, Calif., to become that city’s fire chief.
The Stafford department announced the selection of Lockhart has their permanent chief on Twitter this morning. Lockhart joined the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department in 2010 and has more than 30 years of service in the fire and rescue industry, according to the county’s website:
Mark Lockhart has 30 years of fire and rescue experience including working for an ambulance district, an air medical program, a level I trauma center, and the fire service. Prior to joining the Stafford County Fire and Rescue Department in July 2010, Mark served for 23 years with the Maryland Heights Fire Protection District in St. Louis, MO including 12 years as the Chief Medical Officer, two separate stints as the Interim Chief and then three years as Chief of the District.
As an Assistant Chief for Stafford County, Mark worked to improve the department’s standard operating policies and procedures, streamline administrative processes, and to collaboratively enhance the existing EMS, Training, and Logistics programs within the department. He was appointed Acting County Fire Chief in May 2012.
Officials said the county performed a nation-wide search for a permanent replacement but in the end chose Lockhart.
Stafford County officials also made an announcement about the permanent hire of the new chief on their website.
