LINCOLN- On Tuesday, Gov.-elect Jim Pillen announced that Metropolitan Utilities District administrator Shane Hunter, who currently serves as the Vice President of Safety, Security, and Business Continuity, will replace current Fire Marshal Doug Hohbein, who was named interim Fire Marshal by Gov. Ricketts.

According to a press release from Pillen's office, Hunter has more than 25 years of experience in fire and emergency response services, including with the Omaha Fire Department where he served as an assistant fire chief, battalion fire chief, and fire captain. Previously, Hunter also served with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, where gain wildfire fighting experience.

"I am looking forward to working with Shane to lessen the undue burdens facing our volunteer fire departments and paramedics serving Nebraskans," said Pillen in the release, "Our job is to inspire our volunteers, not burden them, so they can continue their work to keep us safe."

Maj. Gen. Daryl Bohac, who has served as adjutant general of the Nebraska National Guard since 2013, will retain his position, according to a release from Pillen's office. "General Bohac is a man of character who leads the Nebraska National Guard with integrity," said Pillen, "Our National Guard has played a key role in our state's flood and pandemic response these past couple of years."

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