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Carbondale Names New Fire Chief

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Carbondale has a new Fire Chief.

Interim City Manager Gary Williams named Ted Lomax the new Chief on Friday.Lomax is a 25-year veteran of the Carbondale Fire Department, serving as a firefighter, Inspector, Captain, and Assistant Chief.

He follows John Michalesko, who announced his retirement earlier this year. Lomax has also served on the Giant City School Board.

Lomax's first day as Chief will be November 9.

Former WSIU Associate Director of News and Public Affairs Jennifer Fuller joined Capitol News Illinois in July 2023 as the organization’s broadcast director.

Contact Jennifer Fuller at jfuller@capitolnewsillinois.com
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