The last thing the Atlanta Fire Department expected to have to deal with was the return of a former chief. With an inside veteran of more than 30 years available, in Chief Willis, the Mayor is actually considering bringing in former chief Kelvin Cochran. Chief Willis would be the first woman to head the department and would offer stability, something Atlanta hasn't had since the arrival of an outside chief who then left for DC, Dennis Rubin. Mayor Kasim Reed wants to continue the cities history of diversity yet would ignore the best hire, and the chance to give a longtime veteran a chance to lead the department. Willis has held positions as Deputy Chief of Operations, Battalion Chief-Suppression, Chief of Training, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Apparatus Operator and firefighter. She received her Bachelor of Science summa cum laude in Fire Science Administration from Brenau College School of Professional Studies.
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Atlanta Fire Department Needs Stability
