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Fire Chief Administrative Leave

McAlester’s fire chief is on paid administrative leave while the city investigates, and officials haven’t said what prompted it. For now, the practical effect is a leadership shake-up at the fire department, so residents should watch for details on who’s running things and why.

1 mentionLast discussed Mar 30, 2026