A press release issued Friday, May 9 by Interim City Manager Andrea Weckmuel-ler Behringer, who resigned the same day to accept a job in Ennis, Texas has fired up the Eufaula community even though she had high praise for French: “The City of Eufaula extends its heartfelt thanks to Volunteer Fire Chief French for his unwavering dedication and selfless service to our community. For several years, Chief French has led the Eufaula Volunteer Fire Department with honor, compassion, and professionalism, safeguarding lives and property with a deep sense of duty and pride.