Crime & Safety
N. Caldwell’s New Fire Chief Rises Through Ranks, Sets Milestone
Tim Peterson took the oath of office as chief of the North Caldwell Fire Department.
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — The North Caldwell Fire Department’s new chief has set a milestone for the agency, officials reported Tuesday.
When Tim Peterson took the oath of office during a Jan. 28 ceremony, he became the first NCFD chief to begin his career with the North Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department as a junior firefighter.
“Congrats, chief,” his peers wrote on social media.
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Peterson has received several accolades throughout this career as a public safety worker, including a commendation for helping to rescue a North Caldwell family from a fiery car crash in 2010.
- See related article: North Caldwell Police Officers, Firefighters Commended
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