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Bethlehem names Matthew J. Griffin fire chief; supporters cite compassion after resident's testimony
Summary
City Council unanimously appointed Captain Matthew J. Griffin as fire chief effective July 4, 2025. Residents and council members praised his technical credentials and bedside manner; the appointment followed public testimony in support of Griffin from a resident who lost her home in March.
City Council unanimously appointed Matthew J. Griffin as Bethlehem’s next fire chief on June 17, effective July 4, 2025, following public testimony and a unanimous council vote.
Griffin, a 19‑year firefighter in Bethlehem who currently holds the rank of captain, outlined his credentials at the meeting: he is a state‑certified fire instructor, certified fire investigator and fire inspector, an adjunct faculty member in Northampton County Community College’s emergency services program in the past, and holds a B.S. in fire and arson investigation from the University of New…
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