Sarasota County Names New Fire Chief
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SRQ DAILY FRIDAY WEEKEND EDITION
FRIDAY OCT 2, 2026 |
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William Sturgeon has been named Fire Chief of the Sarasota County Fire Department (SCFD) following a nationwide search. Chief Sturgeon, who has served as Interim Fire Chief since July 17, 2026, will lead the department following the retirement of former Fire Chief David Rathbun. Chief Sturgeon brings more than 40 years of fire, emergency services and public-sector leadership experience to the position. His career includes service as a firefighter/paramedic, fire officer, training leader, fire chief and city manager. Before stepping into the interim role this year, Chief Sturgeon served as SCFD’s Assistant Chief of Training, where he led department-wide training initiatives focused on firefighter safety, professional development and operational performance.
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