CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has named David Puckett as its new Chief of the Albemarle County Fire Rescue Department, effective Thursday.
“I look forward to continuing to serve Albemarle County by leading this department as we strengthen our department’s foundation and ensure that Albemarle County Fire Rescue remains a trusted, high-performing organization dedicated to the safety and well-being of the people of Albemarle County,” Puckett said in a statement released by the county.
Puckett brings more than 27 years of service with Albemarle County Fire Rescue, including the last 13 as Deputy Chief of Operations. His career includes leadership roles as Captain and Battalion Chief, including serving as one of the department’s first Battalion Chiefs. Hired in 1998, Puckett was one of ACFR’s first nine career firefighters…