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When Ron Hoffman was a senior at Linn High School in 1979, he decided to enlist in the US Air Force, which began a journey in which he would gather experience in law enforcement, emergency medical dispatching, and fire service, culminating now in his appointment as director of Osage County 911 and the Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
All that experience makes him very qualified to succeed Andi Rice, who announced she will step down Jan. 1. “I will be available to answer any questions he may have to ensure a seamless transition, but I’m confident that the citizens of Osage County are in great hands with Ron,” said Rice…