Leadership

Malone Selected Indianapolis Fire Chief

July 17, 2014

Ernest Malone is a 28-year veteran.

Ernest Malone has been selected to head the Indianapolis Fire Department.

Malone, a 28-year fire veteran, succeeds Chief Brian Sanford, who announced he is leaving soon.

Malone started his career as a firefighter at IFD in 1986. He has held every merit rank in the department including Battalion Chief.

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