New Fire Marshal Takes Charge | Baton Rouge News

Governor Jeff Landry just reshuffled the state’s fire leadership, appointing Chief Chad P. Sonnier — a 37-year veteran with deep roots in Louisiana fire service — as the new State Fire Marshal. The outgoing Fire Marshal, Bryan J. Adams, is stepping up to oversee a broader role within the Department of Public Safety, managing everything from fire safety to motor vehicles and the gaming commission. Adams praised his time in office and expressed confidence in Sonnier’s ability to build a stronger foundation for the agency. The transition officially begins August 3rd — a strategic move to ensure seamless operations across critical state departments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd0066458af3df7d