Joe Lee was named the new Deputy Fire Chief during the July 7 Chelsea City Council meeting.
Fire Chief Wayne Shirley said that as the community continues to grow, their department has to grow with it. There have been plans for a while to grow the department’s administrative staff, and Lee’s position was approved by the council during Tuesday's meeting.
“The position was available and the timing worked out great,” Shirley said.
Lee retired as a lieutenant from the Bessemer Fire Department in 2017 after 25 years. He began working with Chelsea in 2015, filling in whatever position he was needed. He, along with his three children, graduated from Chelsea High School.
“I’m thankful for the opportunity and will do my best to keep things going and plan for the future,” Lee said.