Devine VFD promotes Martinez to Chief

The Devine Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department board made the decision not to go out for applicants for Fire Chief after all. They instead announced the promotion of 32 year old Jessica Massey- Martinez as the new full time Fire Chief, and she took her oath of office during the June 9, 2025 business meeting.
Previously, the board had vowed multiple times at MCESD#2 Board meetings to get as many of the highest qualified applicants as possible to interview after the fiascos last year with financial fraud, investigations, and audits.
Jessica came to Devine a year and a half ago in October 2023 when she was hired by Chief Greg Atkinson to be his Assistant Chief. She was promoted to Interim Chief after the resignation of Chief Atkinson following investigations.
The decision came right after the six member Board of Directors of Devine Fire went down to just four members due to the resignations of board members Barry Haywood with health issues, and Sgt at Arms Phyllis Martin, who was asked…LOGIN TO CONTINUE READING at www.devinenewsmembers.com. You will get instant access to our full E-edition, and begin getting the newspaper delivered to your home next week for $36 a year in Medina County. Support important local city, county, and school news like this!