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Aug 14, 2026

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Fire Commission Advances Department Planning

Published Aug 14, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Fire Commission Approves Ambulance Rate Increases

The commission approved increasing ambulance rates by at least $100 for several basic and advanced life support services. The department reported ambulance revenue is down an estimated $150,000 to $300,000 because of fewer billable calls.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 11, 2026

Fire Commission Approves Staffing Changes

The commission unanimously approved a conditional offer to hire Ethan Bausch as a firefighter/paramedic, rehire Devon Drewniany, and promote Clarke Robinson to captain. It also voted to call for a Deputy Chief promotional exam in November 2026.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

Fire Commission Offers Deputy Chief Position

The Fire Commission voted 3-0 to offer the open Deputy Chief position to Captain Chris Kane. Commissioners also approved calling the Captain promotional eligibility list, postponing the Fire Chief exam until October 2026, and seeking candidates for one paramedic opening.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Fire Commission Advances Leadership Transition

The Commission unanimously approved certification of a Deputy Chief eligibility list and scheduled interviews for eligible candidates on April 30, 2026. It also approved contract-signing authority for the incoming chief and a backup deputy after the current chief retires.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Fire department prepares for leadership transition

Fire Chief Patrick Egloff said he plans to retire on April 17, 2026, with Deputy Chief Eric Bishop prepared to take over. The Commission is expected to vote April 13 on changing authorized bill and contract signatures effective April 21.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 26, 2026

New Westfield Fire Chief Appointed

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.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Fire Commission Advances Four Conditional Hires

The commission approved conditional employment offers for four Firefighter/Basic EMT candidates: Austin Senfleben, Nawfal Alitbi, Colby Nadeau, and Michael Neilsen. Each offer requires medical, psychological, background, physical-ability, academy, and paramedic-certification requirements.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Fire Commission Advances Department Planning

The commission unanimously approved calling a 2026 captains’ exam, scheduled for April, ahead of the current eligibility list’s expected expiration around August.

1 min readMunicipal coverage