...They can do whatever they want, as long as they leave room for the ambulance."Shortly after James became interim fire chief, the department's EMS director at the time, Matt Paynter, presented a policy to James that he said was in compliance...

...amphitheater? How often will they be scheduled? Who knows? The check's been signed and deposited by someone. Who? INTERIM FIRE CHIEF Chris James has spent his career here in Augusta. He knows the bad, the good and the ugly and has not shied away...

...south-central and south-rural.The search for a new chief has been narrowed to three candidates, including Interim Fire Chief Chris James. City Administrator Fred Russell said the finalists will be interviewed in January, and a decision...

It's official. City Administrator Fred Russell is recommending that the Augusta Commission hire Interim Fire Chief Chris James as fire chief.In a statement, Russell said James "has worked hard over the last few months, and in interviews...

Augusta's interim fire chief for nearly four months might have the job permanently Monday if he receives six commission votes."I'm just waiting to see...

...of my proudest selections," City Administrator Fred Russell said of James' hiring.James, who served as the interim fire chief after Chief Howard Willis and three other top department administrators retired under pressure in September, entertained...

I would like to ask Augusta's commissioners to keep interim Fire Chief Chris James as the permanent fire chief.I have known Chris for years, and his dedication to this community is unparalleled...

...one of three finalists selected from more than 40 applicants for the top fire post. The other two finalists are Interim Fire Chief Chris James, a member of the Augusta force since 1987 and Glenn Jones, the emergency management and safety coordinator...

...and Safety Coordinator Glenn Jones, interviews at 10 a.m. today.The third finalist selected to interview, Interim Fire Chief Chris James, interviews Tuesday.

Benefiting from his nearly 25 years with the Augusta-Richmond County Fire Department and four months as interim fire chief, Chris James began his interview for chief Tuesday by handing commissioners a strategic plan for the department...