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Lieutenant Rusty McCord promoted, continues family firefighting legacy
Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
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SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Lieutenant Rusty McCord, a second-generation firefighter with the Englewood Area Fire Control District, is being recognized for his promotion and continued service to the community.McCord is carrying on a family legacy of firefighting. Before his promotion, he worked as a firefighter/engineer and has been described as an integral part of the department every step of the way.With his new rank, McCord becomes an active part of the leadership of the department and the community. Department leaders say they are eager to see what this next chapter brings and expressed pride and gratitude for his work.
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