I recently had the opportunity to speak at the IAFC Metro fire chiefs conference, while there; I briefly asked Atlanta Fire Chief Kelvin Cochran if he was being vetted currently for the job of director for the United States fire administration. While Chief Cochran could neither confirm nor deny that he was currently having his background investigation conducted. It did appear that the chief is under consideration and probably will accept the position, if it is offered to him. In speaking with the chief, he was very clear that he did not apply on his own, others had nominated him for the position. However it would be foolhardy to believe that any officer of his standing and credibility would not accept such an important and influential position.

In speaking with many of the chiefs in attendance at the conference there was widespread belief that Chief Cochran would do a good job. Fire Engineering is sure that there is nothing in the chiefs background, which would disqualify him for the position and believe that he will make an outstanding director of the United States Fire Administration. Perhaps premature however if it is as it appears, congratulations and good luck Brother Cochran.
posted by Bobby Halton
6/25/2009 12:54:00 AM

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