An article in the Chicago Heights Patch announces that will James Angell has become the new fire chief in that town.

In his 26th year as a firefighter, James “Jamie” Angell is now the Chief of the Chicago Heights Fire Department.

Angell has been with the department for eight years, recently serving as assistant chief to Tom Martello up until August of 2011, when Martello retired.

Since Martello’s departure the city has received more than 50 applicants for the coveted position, with a selection committee narrowing down the list of candidates for Mayor David Gonzalez to choose from.

The entire article can be found HERE.

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