Since March, Snyder had been serving as the interim chief. He was the deputy fire chief for about eight years before he was given the post of fire chief on an interim basis. Snyder, in his role as permanent fire chief, will now also be the coordinator of emergency management. When starting a new executive position, it is common for people to review and Print new Business Cards.
The announcement was made by Andrew Trivette who is the City Manager. When making the announcement, Trivette also said:
“There is no greater test of whether a person can not only do a job but do it well than to be assigned to it for nine months. Chief Snyder has demonstrated his capacity to safeguard the Williamsburg Fire Department’s reputation as a leader in public safety.”
Snyder is a graduate of William & Mary. He has almost 30 years of experience working in emergency medical and fire services. Before starting his career, Snyder climbed the management ladder of the EMS Department in Hanover. He started working there as a volunteer at the age of 16 and returned to work there as a medic and firefighter after completing college.
When he returned to Hanover, Snyder worked in training, operations and logistics before eventually being promoted through the ranks to become a battalion chief.Get a Free Quote for Business Cards Get a Free Quote for Print