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David Baxter, former Murfreesboro Fire Chief, has joined the Division of Bomb & Arson as its director, bringing to the fire investigations team more than 30 years in the fire industry.

“We are extremely happy to have David join our team,” says Commerce and Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Leslie A. Newman. “His leadership and expertise will help the division continue to be a crucial force in fire investigations throughout the state.”

“Bomb & Arson’s staffers are routinely called to help local jurisdictions investigate fire-related crimes across Tennessee,” says Assistant Fire Commissioner Jim Pillow. “Having someone like David – who served Murfreesboro for decades as everything from a firefighter to a fire safety inspector, arson investigator and fire chief – lead that team of top-notch investigators is really great.”

In addition to his jobs, Baxter has served as president of the Tennessee Fire Chiefs, the Tennessee Fire Inspectors Association and as a member of many other organizations.

His first day is Tuesday, January 19.

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Member Opinions:

By: july45 on 1/15/10
David Baxter will do an outstanding job and use the same talents he used in leading Murfreesboro's Fire Department to a Class II rating from ISO. All of the fine men and women of the MFD can be proud of the leadership provided by David. Congratulations to an fine professional.