The Blytheville Fire Department announced the promotion of a new fire chief on Wednesday evening. The department promoted Assistant Chief Daniel Holifield to the position on July 9. According to the announcement post, Holifield began his career with the department in 1999. He has served the city of Blytheville for nearly 26 years. โThroughout his career, he has worked his way up through every rankโ from firefighter to driver, lieutenant, captain, fire marshal, assistant chief, and now fire chief,โ the department said. โHis dedication, leadership, and deep understanding of every aspect of the fire service have made him a respected and trusted figure within the department and the community. Chief Holifieldโs passion for public safety, commitment to training, and focus on service excellence have helped shape the departmentโs future,โ the department added.
