FXFD Holds Election of Officers, Justin Hayes New Fire Chief-Photos

[MikeF9]

The Fairfax Fire Department held their annual election of officers Tuesday night at the fire station.
Chief Dean Potter steppped down after five years on the job. The members voted current Deputy Chief Justin Hayes as the new Chief. Dean stayed on as Deputy Chief.
The complete list of officers:
Chief: Justin Hayes
Deputy Chief: Dean Potter
Captain: Matt Gillilan
Captain: Tom Snyder
Lieutenant: Jordan Hayes
Safety Officer: Greg Hartmann
Secretary: Steve Bessette
Treasurer: Dave Yergeau


Dean Potter hands over the Fire Chief's hemet to Justin Hayes


(L-R) Secretary Steve Bessette, Safety Officer Greg Hartmann, Lieutenant Jordan Hayes, Fire Chief Justin Hayes, Captain Matt Gillilan, Captain Tom Snyder, Deputy Chief Dean Potter. Missing- Treasurer Dave Yergeau


Two people who were missing from last week's Awards Banquet were on hand Tuesday night. Ron Whitmore recieved a 5-year pin, and Matt Koslowski received the 2010 Safety Award.

[Stand Alone Defense]

Congrats Justin!!!! Well deserved and I'm sure you will be an awesome Chief!!

To Dean Potter, thanks for the Five years you gave running the department I'm sure it takes a lot of your personal time to do it. Thanks for the sacrifice you made and continue to make to help keep our town safe. 

[Chris Santee]

Thanks, Dean !
Congratulations, Justin !
and thanks to all who serve and support the Fairfax Fire Department !