Todd Lupton now deputy chief of fire & rescue for Manassas City

Fire and Rescue Chief Rob Clemons announced Sept. 19 the selection of Todd E. Lupton as Deputy Chief of Fire and Rescue for the City of Manassas.  Lupton has been with the City of Manassas Fire and Rescue System since 2011 as Battalion Chief.

“In the five years Todd has been with the City, he has helped the EMS services grow to become award winning,” Chief Clemons was quoted as saying in a news release from the city. “I believe Todd has the leadership and management qualities that will help him excel as a Deputy Chief in our Department and for our Fire Service,” he added.

Lupton has more than 18 years of fire and rescue experience. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science Administration from Waldorf College and an Associate’s Degree in EMS Technology from Northern Virginia Community College.

Lupton has achieved the Designation of Chief Fire Officer and Chief EMS Officer through the Commission on Professional Credentialing. He is currently certified as a Fire Officer IV and a National Registered Paramedic.

During his career he has served at every rank to including several times as an interim fire chief.  Lupton was named EMS Administrator of the year in 2013 by the Northern Virginia EMS Council.

“Todd has a great range of experiences with Fire and Rescue Services and with combined volunteer and career systems,” City Manager W. Patrick Pate was quoted as saying in a news release. “I know Chief Clemons is looking forward to having Deputy Chief Lupton as a member of his management team.”