CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Montgomery County Fire Service Chief Michael Rios has nearly 23 years of experience in fire rescue.

In this week’s episode of Clarksville Conversations, host Charlie Koon interviews Rios about the recent separation of the Fire Chief and EMA director roles due to the county’s growth and increasing emergency needs. Rios also outlines the department’s plans to expand its paid staff to supplement the volunteer force.

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