The City of Coffeyville has a new fire chief.

 Mike O'Connor is no stranger to Coffeyville, being a member of the department since September of 2007, as well as a graduate of Field Kindley High School.

 O'Connor is also an assistant football coach at FKHS, where he has served for 13 years, and is a teacher of Fire Science classes at Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute and Coffeyville Community College.

 O'Connor says the support of family and the firehouse family is the main reason he took the job as chief.

 Coffeyville City Manager Ben Brubaker says he's excited to have O'Connor lead the fire department, pointing to his experience, knowledge, and dedication to community, ensuring the town's continued safety.

 

**Photo courtesy of City of Coffeyville Facebook page**