Eddie Ferguson has worked in Fire & EMS for the past 37 years, starting as a volunteer in Goochland County at age 16. Mr. Ferguson served for almost 17 years as a career Firefighter Paramedic with Chesterfield Fire & EMS. He has also served as a Flight Paramedic assigned to VA State Police Med-Flight 1, as an ALS Field Training Officer, and a member of both the Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Teams. Mr. Ferguson was hired by Goochland County on June 28, 2004 as Deputy Chief and has been serving as Interim Fire-Rescue Chief.
Mr. Ferguson is a Fire & EMS educator, serving with the VA Department of Fire Programs, the Office of Emergency Medical Services, VCU Center for Trauma & Critical Care Education, Chesterfield Fire & EMS, and other firms teaching fire, EMS, and Hazardous Material Programs across the Commonwealth. Mr. Ferguson has had the distinct honor to serve with several statewide organizations, regional boards and committees to include being the Governor’s Appointee to the Virginia Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board.
Goochland County Administrator, John Budesky, stated, “I am very pleased to promote Mr. Ferguson into this role. Eddie’s significant experience and skills put him in an optimal position to lead this combination department and to advise County Administration and the Board on a multitude of issues now and into the future.”
Mr. Ferguson stated, “I knew as a young child that public safety was my calling, particularly Fire & Rescue, and to one day serve as the Fire-Rescue Chief. I grew up in the County, attended school here, and have a natural love and vested interest in the County and its citizens. I can assure you that I’ll be as dedicated and committed as I have been in the past, while leading the organization forward to meet the present and future demands and challenges. I’m invested in the organization and want nothing more than what is best for our continued success.”
Mr. Ferguson will assume the position on August 1, 2019. The position was previously held by William D. MacKay.
