Benicia will have a new fire chief starting Monday.
Jim Lydon, 48, formerly served as firefighter, captain and battalion chief with the San Rafael Fire Department, the Times-Herald reported.
Lydon replaces interim chief Nick Thomas who replaced chief Steve Vucurevich after his retirement.
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The Benicia Herald reports that Lydon holds a bachelor's degree in fire administration and is currently working on a master's degree.
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