Springfield Fire Company: New Fire Chief December 1, 2021

Press release from the Springfield Fire Company:

Ken Felker

November 30, 2021

On December 1, 2021 long time member Keith Thomas will take over as Chief 44. Keith brings over 50 years of experience as a line officer and instructor. Mark Sherwood, who has served as Chief since 2019 is stepping down due to family and work obligations. Mark stepped in when long time Chief Bunk Woolson became ill and had to step down. Mark guided the department through the pandemic doing an outstanding job. He was always there and supportive to the firefighters The officers and members of the company wish to thank Mark and Bunk for their leadership and look forward to the future with Keith.

This press release was produced by the Springfield Fire Company. The views expressed here are the author’s own.