For Immediate Release January 11, 2014 Plano Fire Chief Accepts Position in Shreveport Plano Fire Chief Brian Crawford has accepted an appointment as the City Administrator for Shreveport, Louisiana. Crawford is returning to the City where he started his career. Before coming to Plano in December, 2012, he worked for 28 years in Shreveport, where he started as a firefighter and worked his way up to fire chief and assistant chief administrator. Crawford came to Plano with extensive emergency management experience with his involvement in hurricanes Katrina, Gustav and Ike. In his two years working with the City of Plano, Crawford was instrumental in developing programs designed to improve service. He implemented a new medical priority dispatch system, allowing the department’s emergency medical services to better decide who and what to send to an emergency. He added two rescue squads in the city’s two busiest fire stations to increase EMS response at a savings to the City. Chief Crawford also developed a Community Paramedic Program, providing in-home health care services to residents with chronic illnesses. The pilot project focuses on helping patients manage their medical conditions so they don’t have to return to the hospital or call 911 often. “Brian has done a tremendous job in moving our Fire-Rescue Department to a new level,” said City Manager Bruce Glasscock. “His leadership will be missed.” Crawford will assume the duties of his new position, Chief Administrative Officer on January 27th. The City of Plano will undertake a national search to replace Chief Crawford. # # # Editor’s Note: Go to the City’s Media Center for comprehensive information about the City of Plano. Media Contacts Steve Stoler Director Media Relations Ph. (972) 941-7321 [email protected]
Posted on: Sun, 11 Jan 2015 17:22:06 +0000