South Jordan hires new deputy fire chief

SOUTH JORDAN — Chris Dawson, a battalion chief with the Sandy Fire Department, has been hired as the city's new deputy fire chief. Dawson replaces Reed Thompson, who is now the Lone Peak fire chief.Dawson, who began his career as a volunteer firefighter and then climbed through the ranks, brings with him more than 22 years of emergency medical service experience and leadership to the position. In addition to serving as battalion chief, he's served as an EMT, paramedic, engineer, captain an