Fire Department Chiefs

Fire Department Chiefs


1899 - 1939  Chief John Hardiman


1939 - 1962  Chief Norman Howe


1962 - 1974  Chief Charles "Chuck" Reid

  • Helped to move fire department into the modern era

 

1974 - 1986  Chief Robert Kirchner

  • 1st of EMT instructors in Berkshire County
  • 1st 9-1-1 system in Berkshire County         
     


1986 - 1999 Chief Hubert "Teddy" White

  • Ladder Bay added onto fire station
  • Thermal imager camera technology added
  • LDH 4”
               

1999 - 2011  Chief Richard Kardasen

  • Purchased department 1st ladder truck 1974 American LaFrance
  • Received grant for wildland gear and equipment
  • Was the 1st of 16 chiefs to be credentialed by the Commonwealth of MA
     

2011 - 2021   Chief Gerald Cahalan

  • Obtained Federal S.A.F.E.R. Grant for 2 full time Firefighter/EMT's in 2013
  • Replaced original ladder with 110' ladder truck
  • Federal grant for updating hose/appliances to 5" and handline replacement
  • Replaced Air packs
  • Regional Federal grant for Turnout gear


2021 - 2023      Chief James Peltier


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