The State of Louisiana has a new head fire chief.
The State Fire Marshal's Office officially transitioned leadership from Chief H. "Butch" Browning to Chief Daniel H. Wallis in a "Changing of the Chiefs" ceremony on Monday.
The ceremony featured farewell comments by retiring State Fire Marshal Butch Browning, special presentations of appreciation and accolades, a symbolic transfer of leadership, and a welcome address by incoming State Fire Marshal Dan Wallis.
Earlier this month, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning had accepted the position of executive director of the National Association of State Fire Marshals, which became effective May 15, 2022.
Browning has served as the state fire marshal for 14 years. Browning was first appointed in 2008 and has served through two, two-term governors.