New fire chief for Suwannee County
Daniel Miller. -Courtesy Photo
LIVE OAK, FLA., – A new fire chief for Suwannee County has been selected. A former EMS chief for Lake County Fire Rescue, Daniel Miller, accepted the job last week.
Miller has a 26 year career in fire service in Lake County and was looking for something more rural after retiring from there.
Suwannee County began its search after Fire Chief Eddie Hand announced he would step down after five years, to pursue a job with a private company. His last day will be early July.
Out of the candidates for the new fire chief, Suwannee County Administrator Greg Scott said they were looking internally as well. Ultimately, Daniel Miller was chosen for the position.
Miller is expected to begin as the new fire chief for Suwannee County in early July.