Chris White
Chris White
Fire Chief
Chief White began his employment with the City of Scottsboro more than 29 years ago. He joined the Fire Department just a few short years later. During his career with the department he served the community as a firefighter, driver/engineer, lieutenant and captain. His promotion to chief marked the retirement of the past chief, Melton Potter, who went on to become the city’s mayor. During his tenure with the department, Chief White worked many years under the direction of former Chief Lonnie Webb.
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    Once the minimum training is complete, members receive 20 hours of training per month to maintain their skills and knowledge, in addition to various drills and monthly safety meetings. Every three months, all members participate in CPR/AED (Automated External Defibrillator) refresher training, while all EMTs must recertify every 2 years. Along with this, members are certified in an assortment of fire service and technical rescue courses. Some of the certifications members have include Fire Service Instructor, Vehicle Extrication, Hazardous Materials training, Fire Officer training, and Trench Rescue, High-Angle and Confined Space Rescue Technician. Before members can operate fire trucks during emergencies, they must pass a 40 hour Apparatus Operator course. Gene Necklaus currently serves as Training Officer for the department and coordinates all training. |
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