Lincoln no longer has an acting fire chief. Dave Engler was been acting chief since December, and today, Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird asked the City Council to name him to the job permanently.
“It’s been very important over the past few months that we saw a leader for this Department. To find someone who brings a special mix of talents and experience and leadership capability. That mix is right here, in Chief Engler.”
Engler took over in an interim role after he retirement of former Chief Micheal DeSpain.
“He has, in his role as an acting chief, performed ably, and I am so confident in his ability to lead the Department forward” the Mayor said.
The new Chief said he has appreciated his nearly 25 year career with Lincoln Fire and Rescue.