Mayor Gahan Appoints 3rd Generation Firefighter as Deputy Chief

MAYOR GAHAN APPOINTS 3RD GENERATION FIREFIGHTER AS DEPUTY CHIEF 

Tim Kron, a 34-year firefighter with the New Albany Fire Department has been appointed as the new Deputy Fire Chief after Deputy Chief Gadd recently retired.

Mr. Kron joined the New Albany Fire Department in 1987, and has served in multiple roles with the department. In the New Albany Fire Department, Mr. Kron has served as a captain, as well as EMS Battalion Chief. He had previous experience working in the emergency room at Floyd Memorial Hospital, and has been serving with the Floyd County Health Department as the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator. Tim Kron has been instrumental in implementing the local COVID-19 vaccination program.

Mr. Kron is a 3rd generation firefighter with the New Albany Fire Department. His grandfather served as Chief of the department before his retirement, and Mr. Kron’s father retired as an assistant chief. Tim has 3 children – 2 daughters and 1 son, who is now a fourth-generation firefighter with New Albany.

“I welcome Tim Kron’s experience and expertise to the Deputy Chief’s job in the New Albany Fire Department,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan. “I appreciate him stepping up to this vitally important role in service to the Fire Department and to the citizens of New Albany.”

Please help welcome this dedicated public servant to his new role as Deputy Chief of the New Albany Fire Department. Congratulations Tim Kron!