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Chief Greg Cade Confirmed as U.S. Fire AdministratorFairfax, Va., May 25, 2007... Today, the U.S. Senate voted unanimously to confirm the nomination of Chief Gregory B. Cade to serve as U.S. Fire Administrator. “Chief Cade is an experienced fire-service leader dedicated to improving the safety of America’s firefighters,” said IAFC President Chief Jim Harmes. “The IAFC endorsed Chief Cade’s nomination and looks forward to working with him in his new capacity at the U.S. Fire Administration.” A 40-year veteran of the fire service and long-time IAFC member, Chief Cade spent the last eight years serving as fire chief and emergency-services coordinator for the community of Virginia Beach, Va. During this time, he has managed 19 fire and rescue stations and has led several hundred firefighters and emergency-response personnel. In addition to his duties at the local level, Chief Cade has also served on the National Urban Search and Rescue Team Advisory Board and as a sponsoring agency chief for Virginia Task Force 2. Chief Cade also has received national recognition for his involvement in municipal government. President Bush nominated Chief Cade on December 5, 2006, and the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee reported his nomination favorably to the full Senate on April 18, 2007. Cade succeeds former U.S. Fire Administrator and current FEMA Administrator Chief R. David Paulison. Paulison was IAFC president from 1996-1997. -end- |
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