Members
Names | Terms |
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Gary Petzold, Chairman (Email Gary Petzold) | 2021 |
Ralph Guyer | 2020 |
Edward R. Rigney, Jr. | 2019 |
Overview
The Commissioners are a three-member board appointed by the Board of Selectman for staggered three-year terms. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting with the development and adopting and supporting the Fire Department’s mission and services to the community
- Making recommendations for improvements as needed to the Fire Chief and Board of Selectman regarding public safety issues in relation to emergency management developments
- Reviewing annual budget and acting as a sounding board for the initiatives of the Department
- Assisting with grants and other funding mechanisms for technical equipment acquisitions not otherwise covered in operating budget
- Serving as a medium for the lay public to share their concerns and compliments
- Maintaining a collaborative relationship with Town government, Emergency Medical Services, Local Emergency Planning Committee and other local emergency agencies