LEXINGTON, Ky. (WDKY) – Mayor Linda Gorton has announced who will be Lexington’s next fire chief.
In a tweet Friday morning, Gorton said she has named Jason Wells the new chief.
She says Wells is a 25-year veteran of the Lexington Fire Department with a broad range of experience. He currently serves as Assistant Chief of Administration.
Wells replaces former chief Kristin Chilton who announced her retirement in October.
