Richardson a Pinkerton Academy graduate went on to obtain an associate degree in Fire Science, a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration,and a master’s degree in Project Management The Chief of the Langston Volunteer Fire Department, (near Oklahoma City) Chief Clint Winfrey, was critically injured. Some of the accomplishments during Richardson’s career include developing and implementing the department’s first Respiratory Protection Program, Scott SCBA In House Service and Repair Program, Confined Space, and Trench Rescue programs. “I’m looking forward to the challenges of providing the highest level of service possible for the people in this community,” said Richardson. Richardson said that he was thankful for the Town Council and for Caron for believing in him. “Ultimately the right person will be represented in this position,” said Bourdon. Town Council Chairman Joshua Bourdon said from the beginning that he was pushing behind the scenes to make sure they opened up the selection process to all candidates. “It’s just amazing the amount of talent and professionalism in our department,” said Foote. Town Councilor Charlie Foote who was involved with the search for the next Fire Chief said that he was impressed by the number of qualified applicants that applied within the department. “We have the very best police department and the best fire department so why wouldn’t we pick from our own,” said Katsakirores.
Town Councilor Phyllis Katsakiores said that she was glad that they were able to pick someone from within their department. Eventually he was promoted to captain on Apand then as Battalion Chief on July 1 2015.Ĭaron said that they coordinated a search and received about two dozen resumes from people who were interested in the position.Ĭaron said that they then reduced it to seven candidates who got surveys and questionnaires on personnel development budgeting and other related topics.Ĭaron told the Council that the three finalists were all in-house candidates. In 1994 Richardson was appointed to a full-time role with the department serving as a firefighter/ EMT until he was promoted in Feb. Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) employs two Chaplains to support and counsel firefighters, other staff. Town Administrator Dave Caron explained that the search for the next Fire Chief began when Michael Gagnon retired from the position on Nov.1.Ĭaron said that he wasn’t concerned because the town was able to insert Richardson in the role as acting chief.Īccording to a press release Richardson began his career in Derry in September of 1992 when he joked as a call firefighter.
James Richardson was named Derry’s new Fire Chief during the June 7 Derry Town Council meeting.
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