The West Virginia Fire Commission has appointed a Charleston firefighter as state fire marshal.
Charleston Fire Department Capt. Ken Tyree will replace Tony Carrico, who is leaving the position at the end of the year.
Media outlets report that the commission approved Tyree’s appointment on Monday.
Tyree recently was named as the Charleston department’s firefighter of the year.
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