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flag Kansas City names Craig Buckley, a 45-year veteran, as new fire chief, effective Jan. 26.

flag Kansas City has appointed Craig Buckley as its new fire chief, effective January 26, succeeding retiring Chief Ross Grundyson. flag Buckley, a veteran emergency services leader with 45 years of experience including roles in Orlando, FEMA, and Virginia’s emergency management, was selected from three external candidates after a public forum. flag City Manager Mario Vasquez highlighted Buckley’s expertise in operational excellence, leadership development, and crisis response, including service during Hurricane Katrina and 9/11. flag The appointment follows community concerns over the lack of internal or diverse finalists.

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