Velvet Hackett - Photo by KC Smith

By KC Smith

For the Salisbury Post

We have a new fire chief in town and her name is Velvet Hackett.

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Hackett has been involved in fire service for 10 years in Davidson County. Four years ago, she came to Cooleemee Fire Department and moved up to captain, and this past February was promoted to chief.

There was a learning curve as she figures out how to navigate budgets and grants and making sure the firefighters have the most top-of-the-line equipment possible. The drive behind that focus is always for the safety of the residents.

After serving 10 years in Ir

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