A new leader of the Oklahoma Forestry Services firefighting efforts was named this week.
Andy James was promoted to assistant director and fire management chief. He’s been with the agency for 22 years and will lead the agency’s wildfire suppression and mitigation operations. He will also provide leadership for the division’s field operations based out of Tahlequah, Wilburton and Broken Bow.
“As the state’s lead agency for wildfire suppression, the role of fire chief is critical, “said Mark Goeller, Director of Oklahoma Forestry Services and State Forester. “We are fortunate to have someone as knowledgeable and experienced as Andy ready to step into that role. He will do a phenomenal job.”
