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The Fire Commission unanimously appointed Deputy Chief Eric Bishop as Chief of the Westfield Fire Department, effective April 18, 2026, or the day after Chief Patrick Egloff retires.
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Eric Bishop will become Westfield’s next fire chief on April 18, 2026, unless Chief Patrick Egloff retires earlier. All three commissioners voted in favor of the appointment after interviewing Bishop and discussing his experience, education, and leadership.
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