City of Forney Announces Interim Fire Chief

Following the resignation of Fire Chief Derek Briggs, the City of Forney is pleased to announce the appointment of John Holcomb as Interim Fire Chief of the Forney Fire Department.

Interim Chief Holcomb has been a dedicated member of the Forney Fire Department since 2010, serving in various leadership roles, including Fire Marshal, Assistant Chief, and Deputy Fire Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator. He brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership experience to the position, complemented by several fire related certifications. These include the Fire Executive Management Training Program from the Leadership and Executive Management Institute (LEMIT), Certified Fire Executive designation through the Texas Fire Chiefs Academy, and an Executive Planning Certification from the National Fire Academy.

The City of Forney will provide updates on the recruitment process for the next Fire Chief in the coming weeks.