A veteran Wichita Fire Department leader will take over as Derby’s new fire chief on July 1.
John Turner, most recently a Wichita battalion chief and division commander, will be chief in Derby as Brad Smith retires. Turner and his wife, Bridget, live in Wichita and are relocating to Derby.
Turner, 50, said he’s excited to get going at the job.
“I’m very fortunate to have this opportunity,” he said.
He called Derby “a great community,” and said that both the department and the city government itself have stellar reputations.
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