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William V. "Bill" Ragsdale became the first full time fire chief on January 13, 1969 when he succeeded Chief L.F. "Scrubby" McDaris. He had previously served as the fire departments first Fire Safety Inspector.

Chief Ragsdale became associated with the Cleveland Fire Department in 1941 as a volunteer fireman. The Chief also served as First Vice President of the International Association of Arson Investigators and held memberships with the Tennessee Fireman's Association, International Association of Fire Chiefs, Cleveland Industrial Fire Brigade, Masons, he also served as President of the Tennessee Fire Chiefs Association. He was an active and honorary member of the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association and was an honorary member of the Cleveland Fire Department.

On January 1, 1981, Chief Ragsdale retired from the Cleveland Fire Department with total of 29 years service.

Chief William Vance "Bill" Ragsdale passed away on December 9, 1993 at the age of 77. He is greatly missed, but his name and memories will always live on at the Cleveland Fire Department.

 


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