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Both of the city’s deputy fire chiefs have received promotions.

Greg Saunders has been named the interim fire chief and he will assume his duties this weekend.

Saunders has been with the North Bay Fire and Emergency Services Department since 1997.

He was appointed deputy chief last year.

Meantime, Deputy Chief Mike Bechard has been named acting Community Emergency Management Coordinator.

Bechard has been with Fire and Emergency Services since 2008.

In a release, the city says the search for a permanent chief to replace the retiring Grant Love is underway.