Alamosa Swears In Frank Worth as New Fire Chief; Council Praises Training and Volunteer Focus
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Frank Worth was sworn in as Alamosa’s new fire chief; council members thanked outgoing Chief Stone and praised Worth’s 42 years of experience in volunteer and career departments and his training background.
Frank Worth was sworn in as the City of Alamosa’s new fire chief in a ceremonial oath at the council meeting. City officials said Worth’s first day with the department had been the prior Monday and celebrated his 42 years of experience in volunteer and combination career departments.
City staff outlined Worth’s previous roles, including service as a fire captain for the Lower Allen Township Department of Public Safety, deputy team leader for a South Central Pennsylvania Type 4 Incident Management Team, volunteer firefighter with Lisburn Community Fire Company, and an instructor at Harrisburg Area Community College. Councilors thanked outgoing Chief Stone for his service and welcomed Worth.
Worth spoke briefly, saying he was “humbled and honored” to serve Alamosa and the county and thanked firefighters for their support. Councilors emphasized training, volunteer recruitment and water-rescue improvements as areas of ongoing focus under Worth’s leadership. The council did not take a formal personnel vote at the meeting; the swearing-in was a ceremonial acknowledgment of his appointment and the city noted his first day had already occurred earlier that week.
Clarifying details: officials said Worth’s previous roles included Fire Captain (Lower Allen Township), deputy team leader for a Type 4 incident-management team, volunteer roles in Lisburn and instructor experience at a community college; no contract terms or compensation details were discussed in the public remarks.
