Zachary Names Gordon Lipscomb as New Fire Chief

Lipscomb brings over 21 years of experience to the role as the city works to strengthen its fire department.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 9:47am

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Zachary Mayor David McDavid has appointed Gordon Lipscomb as the city's new fire chief. Lipscomb's new role took effect on Thursday, replacing the previous fire chief, Danny Kimble, who retired after 15 years with the Zachary Fire Department.

Why it matters

The appointment of a new fire chief is an important leadership transition for the Zachary Fire Department as the city looks to strengthen and modernize its public safety capabilities.

The details

Gordon Lipscomb has over 21 years of experience with the Zachary Fire Department and will be tasked with moving the department into the future while building upon the strong foundation established under the previous fire chief.

  • Lipscomb's new role as Zachary fire chief took effect on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
  • Danny Kimble retired as Zachary's fire chief after 15 years with the department.

The players

David McDavid

The mayor of Zachary, Louisiana who appointed Gordon Lipscomb as the new fire chief.

Gordon Lipscomb

The new fire chief of Zachary, Louisiana who has over 21 years of experience with the Zachary Fire Department.

Danny Kimble

The previous fire chief of Zachary, Louisiana who retired after 15 years with the department.

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What they’re saying

“I am confident that Chief Lipscomb is the right person to lead the Zachary Fire Department. He will move the department into the future while building upon the strong foundation established through his long and distinguished career with the Zachary Fire Department.”

— David McDavid, Mayor of Zachary

The takeaway

The appointment of Gordon Lipscomb as Zachary's new fire chief represents a key leadership transition for the city's fire department as it looks to strengthen its public safety capabilities and modernize its operations.