Benny Westcott
New Sweet Home Fire & Ambulance District deputy chief George Virtue was officially sworn in Friday, Dec. 20, during the organization’s board meeting at the Jim Riggs Community Center.
He took the role in October following the second retirement of Doug Emmert, who had held the position since 2018. A district mainstay, Emmert served the community from 1977 to 2011 before returning to the fold four years ago. (“Departures, returns at fire department,”…