Bruce Satterfield was named chief of the Dalton Fire Department at this morning's meeting of the Dalton Public Safety Commission. Satterfield has been serving as the department's interim chief since last November when former chief Barry Gober retired.
Satterfield has been serving the Dalton Fire Department since being hired March 19, 1980 as a firefighter. He's worked his way up through the ranks with the department, being promoted to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief in 2000.
Satterfield is 51 years old. He's been married to Kayanne Satterfield for 20 years, and they have one daughter, Brooke, who is a junior at Dalton High School.
"I'm honored by the trust and the appointment of Chief made by the Public Safety Commission and the members of the interview committee," Satterfield said in a statement released by the Fire Department. "I look forward to representing the excellent personnel of the Dalton Fire Department as we continue to serve our customers, the citizens. I pledge to fulfill my duties to the best of my ability."
Below: Chief Satterfield is interviewed by a reporter from WDNN-TV after his appointment at Tuesday's Public Safety Commission meeting (click thumbnail for a larger version of the image)
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