VIDEO: The London Fire Departmentโs deputy fire chief died at 85 years old. Wilson Rawlings began volunteering with the department at 15, where he eventually served as the chief and deputy chief of the London Fire Department, according to London Mayor Randall Weddle. In a Facebook post, Weddle said Rawlings helped create the London-Laurel County Rescue Squad, an organization he said has saved countless lives.
Rawlingโs procession was held Thursday, Nov. 27, and Weddle ordered all flags in London to half-staff until Rawlings is laid to rest. โDeputy Chief Rawlings gave nearly every day of his life to protecting this city, mentoring generations of firefighters, and building the strong public-safety foundation we stand on today.โ Weddleโs post said. โHis impact is woven into the very fabric of London.โ
