Where's The Fire? Ask Plant City's New Fire Chief, David Burnett

PLANT CITY, FL -- City Manager Bill McDaniel has promoted David Burnett to the position of fire chief of the Plant City Fire Rescue Department.

Burnett was one of two finalists for the position and emerged as the top candidate after a multi-level selection process conducted by city staff.

Burnett has a long and successful history in the fire service. He has been employed with the city of Plant City for 11 years and served twice as the city's interim fire chief, as well as deputy fire chief, during his tenure.

Before joining Plant City Fire Rescue in 2007, Burnett already had two decades experience, including 3 1/2 years as fire chief in Chiefland and about six years as chief of the Midway Fire District near Pensacola.

Burnett was promoted from interim to permanent Plant City fire chief July 25 during a ceremony at Plant City's Fire Station One. Surrounded by men and women of the Fire Rescue Department, City Manager Bill McDaniel presented Burnett with the insignia of his new positon.

Burnett made a short speech after his promotion, promising to dedicate himself to the overall improvement of the Fire Rescue Department.

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City Manager Bill McDaniel pins a collar brass on newly appointed Fire Chief David Burnett.