Nebraska Governor-elect Jim Pillen has announced he will be appointing Shane Hunter as the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. “I am looking forward to working with Shane to lessen the undue burdens facing our volunteer fire departments and paramedics serving Nebraskans,” Pillen says .
“Our job is to inspire our volunteers, not burden them, so they can continue their work to keep us safe.” Hunter is currently the Vice President of Safety, Security, and Business Continuity for Metropolitan Utilities District.
He has over 25 years of experience in the fire and emergency response services, including with the Omaha Fire Department as an Assistant Fire Chief, Battalion Fire Chief and Fire Captain.