Gastonia Announces New Fire Chief
The City of Gastonia announced that Deputy Chief Brad Best has been promoted and will serve as its next Fire Chief when Chief Phil Welch retires on May 1, 2026.
Chief Best is a dedicated public safety leader with over three decades of experience in the fire service, currently serving as the Deputy Fire Chief for the City. His career began as a volunteer firefighter with South Gastonia Fire Department and as a firefighter with the City of Hickory Fire Department. Chief Best has previously served as Firefighter, Captain, Battalion Chief, and Assistant Chief within the City of Gastonia Fire Department. Additionally, he is currently a member with Agriculture Center Fire Department.
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