Joplin City Manager Sam Anselm has announced James Furgerson as the new Fire Chief. Furgerson has been serving as Interim Fire Chief since Mitch Randles’ retirement in August 2014.“Jimmy will be an excellent addition to the City’s leadership team,” said Anselm. “I am confident that he will serve the community well as we work to continue to meet the current and future needs of our city.”Furgerson has 19 years of fire service experience, including 14 years with the Joplin Fire Department. Furge…