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Posted on: June 11, 2020

[ARCHIVED] Emily Pelliccia named Interim Charlottesville Fire Chief

Charlottesville Fire Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2020


CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Charlottesville City Manager Tarron Richardson has named Emily Pelliccia as Interim Charlottesville Fire Chief effective immediately.

Chief Andrew Baxter resigned from his position on Thursday, June 11, 2020. 

Emily Pelliccia"I thank Chief Baxter for his dedicated service to our community," said Richardson. "On behalf of the City, we wish Chief Baxter well in his future endeavors. The City will immediately start a national recruitment effort for our next Chief and I am grateful that Emily Pelliccia will serve in this interim capacity. "

Pelliccia, a Charlottesville native and long-time resident of Belmont, joined the Charlottesville Fire Department in August 1994.  During her career of over 25+ years she has served in almost every capacity within the department and has been Deputy Chief since August 2014.  Pelliccia has a Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management and is currently in a master’s program in Homeland Security at the Naval Postgraduate School.

“I care deeply about this community and am honored to serve in this capacity during this transition period," said Pelliccia.  "I look forward to continuing to work closely with our regional public safety partners as we navigate these uncertain times. I am grateful to work with such skilled and compassionate servant leaders and for a community that is both thoughtful and engaged in a meaningful way.”

Media Contact
Brian Wheeler
Director of Communications
City of Charlottesville
434-970-3129
wheelerb@charlottesville.gov

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