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Village of Tequesta honors outgoing fire chief, introduces Chief McLaughlin
Summary
Speakers at a Village of Tequesta ceremony honored Chief Drew’s long service, noting the fire department’s origins in 1993 and that Drew became chief in February 2018, and introduced Chief McLaughlin as the new leader of the village fire service.
Speakers at a Village of Tequesta ceremony honored Chief Drew’s long service and introduced Chief McLaughlin as the new leader of the village fire service.
A staff member said, "Today, we not only celebrate the incredible legacy of Chief Drew, but we also introduce Chief McLaughlin as the new leader of our fire service." The speaker noted that Chief Drew has been with the department since it began in 1993 and "officially became our chief in 02/2018."
Remarks at the event included personal recollections of training and early duty. One staff member spoke in first person about early assignments: "I spent a lot of time in the lieutenant's office...Trying to explain why I didn't know what I was doing. And a lot of yelling." Another speaker recalled learning from senior firefighters, saying senior personnel "started to take an interest in me and taught me what it was to be a firefighter."
The transcript records ceremonial details, including a reference to a piper opening the ceremony. The record does not show any formal personnel action, vote, ordinance or contract related to the transition; it reflects ceremonial remarks and recollections only.
No further details about Chief McLaughlin’s prior posts, start date in the new role, or any formal appointment process were specified in the provided transcript.
