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Brion Bear named Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

Brion Bear named Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

For Immediate Release:
February 27, 2023

 

For additional information, contact:
Jackie Lipford
Public Information Officer
804.722.8607
jnlipford@princegeorgecountyva.gov

 

Brion Bear named Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator

Brion Bear

Prince George, VA – Prince George County has hired Brion Bear as the new Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator. Born and raised in the Tri-Cities, Brion began his career in Fire and Emergency Management Services in 1989 as a volunteer at Station 5. He was one of the original founders of the Crater Regional Technical Rescue Team. Started in 1996, it is a highly trained team comprised of five jurisdictions that specializes in confined space rescue, rope rescue, building collapse and water rescue.   

Brion came to the County after retiring from the Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services with over 29 years of service. Fort Lee Fire and Emergency Services provided him with the opportunity for continued growth and learning. At the time of his retirement, he was the Assistant Chief. When former President Obama visited Fort Lee in 2016, he was part of the coordination team. A photo with the President hangs from his office wall.

With 35 years of experience, he brings to the County a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Brion’s professional motto is “always progress fire and emergency services forward.” It is a goal mirrored by Fire and Emergency Management Chief Paul Beamon.

Brion is responsible for the overall coordination and administration of Emergency Management for Prince George County. His responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementing the County’s Emergency Operation plans, organizing the Local Emergency Planning Committee, and coordinating the Community Emergency Response Team.