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Brentwood announces Fire Chief Byrd’s upcoming retirement; town accepts donated off‑road tanker
Summary
Fire Chief Joseph Byrd notified the Select Board he will retire Oct. 30 after 37 years. The board accepted delivery of a donated forestry tanker truck and praised recent department response to a second‑alarm house fire; deputy chief discussed equipment and mutual aid.
Fire Chief Joseph Byrd told the Select Board in a written letter read Aug. 18 that he intends to retire effective Oct. 30 after more than 37 years of service to Brentwood. The board publicly thanked Byrd for his tenure and leadership of the department. Deputy Chief Roy Olson and other department leaders reported the town has been offered and will accept a donated off‑road…
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