Doris Langlinais Jr. named permanent Abbeville fire chief

Doris Langlinais Jr. had the support of the Abbeville City Council on Tuesday, when that body voted unanimously to make him the permanent chief of the fire department.
Going in, Langlinais also had strong support from department members.
“I appreciate this and the support that I have gotten during the past six months,” Langlinais said after the vote.
The city named Langlinais the interim chief last December, following the retirement of longtime Chief Jude Mire. Langlinais has been with the department for nearly 30 years. He has also served as the chief of the Seventh Ward Volunteer Fire Department as well as a fire coordinator with the Vermilion Parish Police Jury.
Eight candidates passed the exam to qualify for interviews for the permanent chief position. That included multiple members of the department.
“Three declined the interview,” Mayor Roslyn White said, “because they wanted to lend their support to Chief Doris. That’s how well supported and respected he is in the department.
“It is my honor to take you from the interim position and appoint you the new chief of the Abbeville Fire Department.”
Langlinais said he is looking forward to the future and continued service to the community.”
“We are going to continue to work to get the Abbeville Fire Department where it needs to be,” Langlinais said. “Mayor and council, thank you for this confidence and this opportunity.”