Lynchburg Fire Chief Buddy Martinette has resigned effective Dec. 31 2005

That is right, Chief Buddy Martinette of Lynchburg, Virginia is stepping down to become the Assistant County Administrator with Hanover County, Virginia. Chief Martinette has been with Lynchburg since 2000 when the then City Manager Charles Church appointed him Fire Chief. Chief Martinette is educated in Fire Administration holding a Bachelor of Science Degree as well as a Masters Degree in Public Administration.

Deputy Fire Chief Brad Ferguson has been appointed as the Acting Fire Chief until a permanent replacement is made. Chief Ferguson has been with the Lynchburg Fire Department for over 29 years.