ORANGE, Texas — The City of Orange is welcoming a new fire chief to the Orange Fire Department.
Orange native John Bilbo was appointed as the new fire chief after serving more than two decades within the Orange Fire Department, the city announced Tuesday.
During his 22 years of experience with the department, he served as a firefighter, station captain, and battalion chief. He most recently served as the fire marshal and interim fire chief for the city.
Bilbo also has earned numerous awards and certifications during his career, the city says.
Bilbo graduated from Columbia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science. He's also a U.S. Army veteran.
The newly named fire chief is also a Texas Commission on Fire Protection Master Firefighter and a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Master Peace Officer, according to the city.
From a City of Orange news release...
The City of Orange announces the appointment of John Bilbo as the new Fire Chief for the Orange Fire Department. John Bilbo, a native of Orange, Texas, has 22 years of experience with the Orange Fire Department.
During his time with the department, he has served the as a Firefighter, Station Captain, Battalion Chief, and most recently Fire Marshal and interim Fire Chief. Bilbo earned a Bachelor of Science in Fire Science from Columbia Southern University and is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Additionally, he is a Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Master Firefighter and a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Master Peace Officer.
Bilbo has also acquired numerous awards and certifications during his career. The City of Orange congratulates Chief Bilbo and looks forward to his leadership and service to the Fire Department and City of Orange.