Brian Houser was recently chosen for the position of Fire Captain in the Knoxville Fire Department. Chief Jim Mitchell tells KNIA-KRLS News that Houser was chosen for the position from a list of candidates from across the nation.

Part of the interview process was a test and Assessment Center with fire chiefs from around the area. Mitchell notes that Houser performed excellently on both the written test and interviews for the position. The Fire Captain’s responsibilities include training and administrative duties.