Mayor Chandler announced and introduced Chief Blair Bockhaus as the next Fire Chief of the Bossier City Fire Department. Mayor Chandler said the selection was not easy because there were a number of respected and qualified candidates to choose from. Chief Bockhaus brings to the position over 21 years of service. His current position was administrative EMS supervisor. He has been a paramedic for over 18 years and served as a S.W.A.T. medic.