Two longtime Howard County assistant chiefs have been appointed as deputy chiefs, the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services announced Monday.
Chief Louis Winston, a 29-year veteran of the department, and Chief Gordon Wallace, who has served for 23 years in Howard County, were appointed as the new deputy chiefs, the department said in a news release.
Howard Fire Chief Christine M. Uhlhorn said in a statement the two deputy chiefs’ “leadership capabilities will continue to propel our fire department forward as a national standard for excellence.”
“Chiefs Winston and Wallace are innovative, progressive leaders who have the experience to carry on the traditions of our department while possessing the fortitude to prepare for the future,” she said.
As deputy chiefs, the two will have the ability to serve as acting fire chief if needed.
Winston assumes his role immediately, while Wallace will begin Aug. 31.