Special to the Advance EDINBURG — Edinburg Fire Department Deputy Chief Ubaldo Perez has been appointed as the Interim Fire Chief following the untimely passing of Fire Chief Shawn M. Snider. Deputy Chief Perez, a dedicated veteran of the department, brings a wealth of experience and leadership to his new role.He joined the Edinburg Volunteer Fire Department in May of 1990 and rose through the ranks of firefighter, lieutenant, captain, and volunteer assistant chief. He was promoted to Deputy Chief in charge of training on January 22, 2001. Chief Perez, who has been an integral part of the Edinburg Fire ...