{"id":336808,"date":"2026-07-11T10:21:14","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T10:21:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/336808\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T10:21:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T10:21:14","slug":"shannon-teamer-named-orlando-fire-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/336808\/","title":{"rendered":"Shannon Teamer named Orlando fire chief"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Shannon Teamer has been named interim chief of the Orlando Fire Department, becoming the first woman to lead the department in its 141-year history.<\/p>\n

Mayor Buddy Dyer appointed Teamer following the retirement of Jason Revoldt. Her appointment took effect July 9.<\/p>\n

Teamer has nearly 20 years of experience with the department and most recently served as executive deputy chief.<\/p>\n

She previously oversaw administrative operations, including logistics, recruitment and information technology, and also led the department\u2019s Operations Bureau, which includes 17 fire stations and more than 500 field personnel.<\/p>\n

Revoldt retired after more than 24 years with the department.<\/p>\n

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