In Defense of Chief Harry Tinsley

It is very rare for this blog to discuss anyone by name other than the Fire Chief. In the case of Assistant Chief Harry Tinsley, currently serving as the interim deputy chief it is time to set the record straight. Chief Tinsley is being bashed over at a TV stations website in comments. This is wholly unacceptable as there exists nothing of substance to the allegations. If true, one need only make a complaint but instead the drivel comes out in comments signed by nicknames. Columbia is fortunate to have good chief officers in positions of influence and Tinsley is one of the best of them. Is he perfect? no, who is? But his name is going through the ringer when, as of now, there exists nothing on paper supporting any claims made. People learn from past decisions and apply them as they go forward. At least competent people do and the fact is Harry Tinsley is competent. So is Will Harrel, Jamie Helms, Mike Edmonds, Wayne Lucas, Fred Brandt, Chief Boyd,