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Roanoke Times Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc. DATE: MONDAY, March 1, 1993 TAG: 9303010077 SECTION: VIRGINIA PAGE: C3 EDITION: METRO SOURCE: DATELINE: LENGTH: Short
RAWLEIGH QUARLES ROANOKE FIRE CHIEF
RAWLEIGH QUARLES ROANOKE FIRE CHIEF Age: 51. Hometown: Roanoke. Education: Lucy Addison High School; fire control and prevention courses at Virginia Western Community College, College of William and Mary, the National Fire Academy and other schools. Professional: Joined the Roanoke Fire Department as a firefighter in 1963. In the past 30 years, has held several positions, including fire inspector, fire marshal, head of the Fire Prevention Bureau and deputy chief for training and safety. Appointed chief in 1989. Family: Married with three children. Quote: "We are busy. A lot is going on. Some days, there are not enough hours or people to accomplish as much as we would like."