Purdue Fire Chief Ply retiring; university names new fire chief and announces Change of Command Ceremony

West Lafayette, Ind. – Purdue University announced Friday (Dec. 9) the retirement of Fire Chief Kevin Ply. Ply has been a member of PUFD since 1989...

December 16, 2022
1:30 AM

West Lafayette, Ind. – Purdue University announced Friday (Dec. 9) the retirement of Fire Chief Kevin Ply. Ply has been a member of PUFD since 1989 and has led the department since his appointment as chief in 2007. Also announced Friday, succeeding Ply as chief of PUFD will be Brad Anderson, currently the assistant chief of PUFD. Anderson has been with PUFD since 2006 and has held a variety of positions in his time with the department. 'It's always hard when a dedicated, giving leader like Chief Ply decides to retire,' said Jay Wasson, vice president and chief public safety officer.

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