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Lansing Fire Department taps Kevin Neely as assistant chief

The Lansing Fire Department has appointed Kevin Neely as its new assistant chief, with his full-time start date set for Aug. 10.

Neely joined the department in 2004 and has held several leadership roles, including acting battalion chief, captain and paramedic in the Operations Division. The department said those roles gave him experience in personnel management, organizational leadership and operational effectiveness.

Neely has also served as an instructor for Lansing Community College's Firefighter I & II and Fire Science programs, worked as a county coordinator, and supported the Lansing School District's Firefighter I & II program at Hill Academy.

Mayor Andy Schor said Neely's appointment reflects the department's practice of developing leaders from within, noting he will work alongside Fire Chief Edwards-Clemons and fellow Assistant Chief Odom.

Read the full story at wilx.com.

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