fire marshal

Marble Falls Fire Chief Russell Sander has announced Thomas “Tommy” Crane as the city's new Fire Marshal.

When he reports to Marble Falls Fire Rescue Jan. 17, he will be succeeding Johnny Caraway, who retired officially Sept. 19.

Crane has 29 years in the fire service, with the last 15 years serving as the Assistant Chief of Prevention for Travis County Emergency Service District (ESD) 2 (Pflugerville Fire Department).

“He retired from the ESD in January 2016 and is excited to return to the fire service after a year of traveling with his wife Sharon,” said Sander.

“We are happy to have Tommy join our team,” Sander continued. “His experience in Pflugerville, which experienced significant growth during his tenure, will be a great value to the fire department and city.

By Christi Bertelson

Bertram City Fire Marshal Bobby Huffstuttler was terminated by the Bertram City Council in a 4-1 decision during a special called meeting Thursday evening, March 3.

“If we want to take care of the city issues then we need to have a fire marshal that isn’t so busy with other things,” said Bertram City Mayor Dickie Allen.