Pender County Fire Chief Takes Charge | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Pender County’s emergency services are getting a major upgrade with the arrival of Bruce Tucker, a seasoned 30-year fire service veteran from Northern Virginia, set to lead as Division Chief of Fire starting August 3, 2026. His appointment follows a sweeping county takeover of fire and EMS operations — finalized July 5, 2025 — after a year-long consolidation aimed at improving accountability and community protection. Now unified under one umbrella, the new structure combines Pender EMS & Fire, Penderlea Fire, Emergency Management, and the Fire Marshal’s Office, signaling a fresh, coordinated…