Charlie Skaggs, who was the department’s interim chief and the deputy chief before that, was officially promoted as the chief of Keller Fire-Rescue.
The details
Skaggs brings 25 years of fire service experience as the new fire chief, according to a city social media post Dec. 10. Before working in Keller, he worked at the city of McKinney for most of his career.
In his time with Keller, Skaggs implemented policy improvements that have strengthened fire prevention, operational readiness and EMS services across the community, according to the social media post.
“I’m truly honored to serve as the new fire chief for the city of Keller. This department and community mean a great deal to me, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead such a dedicated team of professionals,” Skaggs said to Community Impact. “Together, we’ll continue our strong commitment to safety, service and the people who make Keller such a special place to call home.”
Skaggs has been working as the department’s interim chief since the previous chief, Bobby Tatum Jr., retired in June.
One more thing
Keller Fire-Rescue’s Jeff Huntley has been named the new deputy chief.
Huntley has worked in the Keller community for 25 years, according to a social media post. He is taking the position left vacant by Skaggs.
“I’m excited about our future and look forward to continuing to serve the Keller community and this incredible department in a new capacity,” he said in the post.
