Chase D. Waggoner, formerly a fire chief in Girard, has been hired as Iola’s next fire chief.
Waggoner’s hiring was announced Tuesday by Interim City Administrator Corey Schinstock.
Waggoner also has worked in Missouri and Arizona.
He replaces the retiring Tim Thyer, whose 33-year career as a firefighter ended today.
Waggoner will take the office in December.
