Hanover County has named Binokhar “Bino” Harris as the new deputy chief of Hanover County Fire-EMS, with the appointment set to take effect May 1.

Harris brings nearly three decades of experience in public safety, most recently serving as assistant fire chief in Prince George’s County, Md. His background includes emergency management, fire investigations, interagency coordination, operations and strategic planning.

“We are very fortunate to have someone with Deputy Chief Harris’ breadth of experience join our department,” Hanover County Fire-EMS Chief Christopher J. Anderson said. “His background in managing complex incidents and major public safety initiatives will be invaluable.”

In his previous role, Harris directed  operations in a jurisdiction covering 499 square miles and managed resources across 45 stations with more than 300 personnel.

Over the course of his career, he also has served as a fire investigator, bomb technician and canine handler, and was assigned to the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force.

He has earned multiple awards, including the Silver Medal of Valor and several citations for meritorious service.

Harris holds an associate in fire science from the College of Southern Maryland and a bachelor’s degree in fire administration from Columbia Southern University.

He also is a graduate of the Executive Fire Officer Program at the National Fire Academy.

“It is an honor to join Hanover Fire-EMS and serve this community,” Harris said. “I look forward to advancing the department’s legacy of excellence.”