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Vincent Bettinazzi

Vince Bettinazzi serves as deputy chief of the Myrtle Beach (S.C.) Fire Department. He began his career in 2007 and has since advanced through the ranks, holding positions in operations, training and administration. Bettinazzi holds a bachelor’s degree in Health Education from Muskingum University. He is a graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Managing Officer Program and is currently completing the Executive Fire Officer Program. He is also a credentialed Chief Fire Officer (CFO) through the Center for Public Safety Excellence and an active member of several professional fire service organizations.

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