CLEVELAND, Ga. — The Cleveland City Council held a swearing-in ceremony for the city’s new fire chief Monday night. Jason Bryant received the oath of office from Cleveland Municipal Judge Garrison Baker, officially beginning his service to the city.
The City Council approved Bryant as fire chief following an executive session on Thursday, January 22.
Chief Bryant brings more than 31 years of progressive supervisory and executive leadership experience in fire service operations, administration, and emergency response. He served as Deputy Fire Chief in Gilmer County before being selected for the position in Cleveland.
After being sworn in, Bryant told the council, “ This department has a long history of serving this community with pride, and I’m grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me to help lead it forward.”
