N.C. fire chief fired after challenging town manager, responding to fire while on leave
22-09-2026 16:01 via firerescue1.com

N.C. fire chief fired after challenging town manager, responding to fire while on leave

Long View fired Chief James Brinkley after accusing him of undermining the interim town manager and entering a burning home without protective gear while on administrative leave
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