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Bedford council confirms Frank Freightzel as fire chief
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The Bedford Town Council unanimously confirmed longtime local firefighter Frank Freightzel as the town's next fire chief, effective April 14, 2025, following a formal selection process and a 7-0 vote at its March 10 meeting.
The Bedford Town Council confirmed Frank Freightzel as fire chief of the town of Bedford, effective April 14, 2025, in a 7-0 vote at its March 10 meeting.
Town Manager Rick Sawyer, citing Article 4-6 of the town charter, told the council he appointed Freightzel after an external recruitment and a multi-panel selection process. "Pursuant to article 4 dash 6 of the town charter, I'm pleased to submit my appointment of longtime Bedford resident and current lieutenant of our call department, Frank Freightzel, as the town Of Bedford's next fire chief," Sawyer said.
The appointment matters because the chief also serves as the town's co-emergency manager and forest fire warden, roles that involve oversight of emergency response and wildfire…
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