Interim no more, Russell sworn in as KFD Chief
Ryan Russell was sworn in as the new Keizer Fire District Fire Chief on Friday after seven months as the interim chief.
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New chief in the house
In September, Ryan Russell was named the Interim Fire Chief for Keizer Fire District by the board. Russell has been with KFD for two decades, and his start in the field has a strong connection to KFD’s roots.
Russell started his career as a firefighter as a volunteer, though not in Keizer.
KFD audit sparks change
A cultural audit of the Keizer Fire District determined a lack of leadership at the top of the organization was the cause of many issues, leading to a negative and even toxic environment.
KFD Board names interim Fire Chief
The Keizer Fire District Board of Directors appointed Division Chief Ryan Russell the new interim Fire Chief at Tuesday's board meeting.