Concord's Deputy Fire Chief Promoted To Chief

CONCORD, NH — The Concord Fire Department will have a new leader on Monday, according to city officials.

Deputy Chief Sean Brown, who has been with the department since 1995, has been appointed to the position, effective Monday. He will take over for Guy Newbery, the interim fire chief, who has been in the position since December 2019 after Chief Dan Andrus retired.

"Sean has been an integral part of the Concord Fire Department for many years, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role," said City Manager Tom Aspell. "The fire department has one of the most important roles in our community, and I know that Sean will lead with the same professionalism and dedication demonstrated during his career in Concord."

Brown worked his way through the ranks starting as a firefighter-EMT and then, becoming a lieutenant in 2007. He was the fire marshal for the city between 2011 and 2015, and named battalion chief after that. Brown was appointed to be deputy chief in 2018.

"I am honored and humbled to be chosen to lead the incredible men and women of the Concord Fire Department," he said. "Through responses to fires, emergency medical calls, COVID vaccination deliveries, and many other public services, these individuals continue to demonstrate the value we provide to our community. I look forward to continuing to serve our great city as the fire chief."

Brown is also a member of the National Urban Search and Rescue Response System via FEMA. He has been part of the Massachusetts Task Force 1 since 2000 and the Incident Support Team since 2010, assisting with national disasters and national security events. Brown, as an example, was sent to assist with Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts in Texas and Louisiana as part of the FEMA effort.

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