BRIEF: Oklahoma City announces new Fire Chief

Sept. 29--Oklahoma City officials on Friday announced that Richard A. Kelley has been hired to lead the Oklahoma City Fire Department.

A 26-year veteran of the department whose last position was Deputy Chief of Operations, Kelley succeeds former Fire Chief Keith Bryant.

Bryant was appointed by President Donald Trump to head the U.S. Fire Administration.

"Chief Kelley has earned his new position with his leadership and dedication throughout his 26 years of service as a City of Oklahoma City firefighter," said City Manager Jim Couch.

"He's a true reflection of what makes the Fire Department special -- knowledge, work ethic and unfailing commitment to public service. The Fire Department is a high-performing organization with momentum that will continue under his leadership."

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