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Deputy Fire Chief reports improved morale, scheduling and community outreach
Summary
Deputy Fire Chief Dan Robinson told Selectmen that training with Fire Chief Jim Langdon is proceeding well, the department is prioritizing in‑house equipment repairs to limit costs, recruitment continues and an open house drew about 75 attendees.
Deputy Fire Chief Dan Robinson updated the Selectmen on his first weeks in the role, saying "everything has been going well" and that Fire Chief Jim Langdon has been mentoring him. Robinson said he has focused on monitoring the department budget and prioritizing equipment repairs that can be done in-house rather than incurring large external maintenance bills.
Robinson described scheduling practices with the chief (planning about a month in advance), efforts to delegate minor calls, and community outreach including leaving the station doors open to invite residents. He reported the recent open house drew about 75 people and said the department continues to recruit, with the most recent recruit described by Selectman Munro as "very impressive." The Selectmen asked Robinson to forward any upcoming fundraiser dates to Administrative Assistant Amanda Gagnon for posting on the town website.
