Board of Fire Commissioners

Members

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