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New Chief Takes Command at Groveland Fire Department

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, Dec. 2, 2019

Media Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

New Chief Takes Command at Groveland Fire Department

GROVELAND– Finance and Personnel Director Denise Dembkoski is pleased to announce that the Town of Groveland has appointed a new Fire Chief.

Chief Robert Valentine was sworn in on Sunday at Central Fire Station at 181 Main St. by Town Clerk Elizabeth Cunniff.

“Chief Valentine was a standout candidate during the preliminary interviews for this position, and I think he’ll be a true leader of the fire department and a great addition to Groveland,” Dembkoski said.

Chief Valentine officially began his new position today, Monday, Dec. 2. 

“I worked for many years at a paid on-call volunteer fire department, similar to Groveland’s Fire Department today, and then we became a combination department,” Chief Valentine said. “With my experience, I felt working in Groveland would be a great fit as the department evolves, and I’m looking forward to serving the community.”

With 39 years of experience in fire service, Chief Valentine most recently served as the Deputy Fire Chief of the Albion Fire Department, in Lincoln, Rhode Island, for approximately 13 years. He also has served as a Training Officer for the Albion Fire Department since 2004. In his new position as Groveland Fire Chief, he has relocated from Rhode Island to Groveland. 

He first joined the Albion Fire Department in 1991 as a firefighter, and became a Lieutenant in 1994. 

Prior to his career with the Albion Fire Department, Chief Valentine served in the United States Air Force from 1982 to 1986. He additionally worked as a volunteer firefighter for the Saylesville Fire Department, in Lincoln, Rhode Island, from 1980-1990. 

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Bryan LaCivita Appointed to be New Raynham Fire Chief After Retirement of Chief James Januse

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Bryan LaCivita Appointed to be New Raynham Fire Chief After Retirement of Chief James Januse

RAYNHAM — The Raynham Fire Department is pleased to announce that Bryan LaCivita has been appointed as its new chief.

The Raynham Board of Selectmen announced the appointment at their meeting Tuesday night. LaCivita, who currently serves as the department’s deputy chief, will take over the duties as chief once Chief James Januse retires on June 30.

“I am honored to lead this fire department and to continue serving the community I grew up in,” LaCivita said. “I look forward to further fostering relationships with our residents, business owners and town officials, and I know I have big shoes to fill with the retirement of Chief Januse. I would like to personally thank Chief Januse for all that he has done for me and for the Raynham Fire Department throughout his decades of service to the town.”

Chief Januse announced his retirement on Jan. 7 after 49 years with the department. He has served as the department’s chief since 2008, following in the footsteps of his father, former Raynham Fire Chief Theodore Januse.

LaCivita, age 45, is a Raynham native and has two sons, Shaun, age 12, and Kyle, age 10, with his wife Kim.

LaCivita began his career as a call firefighter/EMT in 1993. He was hired full-time in 1995 and graduated from fire recruit training in 1996. LaCivita became certified as a paramedic in 1998. From there he rose through the ranks as a lieutenant in 2008, a captain/fire inspector in 2012 and was named deputy chief in 2017.

In October last year, LaCivita was granted accreditation for the level of fire chief by the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission. In January, LaCivita  graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program and received his accreditation as a Fire Prevention Officer 2.

“I am extremely fortunate to be surrounded by such a talented group of firefighters and most importantly, my supportive and loving family,” LaCivita said.

LaCivita, who grew up in Raynham, is a graduate of Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School. He earned his associate’s degree in criminal justice from Bristol Community College and a bachelor’s degree in fire science from American Public University.

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Wrentham Town Administrator Appoints Antonio Marino as New Fire Chief

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Town of Wrentham
Kevin Sweet, Town Administrator
79 South St.
Wrentham, MA 02093

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Wrentham Town Administrator Appoints Antonio Marino as New Fire Chief

WRENTHAM — Town Administrator Kevin Sweet is pleased to announce that Wrentham Deputy Fire Chief Antonio Marino has been appointed to be the department’s new full-time Chief.

Effective Nov. 1, Marino will take over the duties as Fire Chief from Interim Chief Robert Hollingshead. Town Administrator Sweet appointed Marino to the position, announcing it to the Board of Selectmen at their meeting Tuesday night.

“Chief Marino has more than 30 years of experience as a Wrentham firefighter,” Town Administrator Sweet said. “With his wealth of knowledge in the fire service and his decades of serving our community, I am certain that he will continue to be a strong asset to the town of Wrentham.”

Wrentham’s former fire chief, James J. McMorrow, announced his retirement on March 20 after 32 years at the Wrentham Fire Department, serving the last eight as chief. Hollingshead was named the Interim Chief in June. Also in June, Marino was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief.

Marino, age 49, of Bellingham, grew up in Wrentham and joined the Wrentham Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter in 1986 and became a full-time firefighter in 1999. Prior to being promoted to Deputy Chief, he had served as a Captain for the department since 2013.

“It is a great honor to be named the chief of the Wrentham Fire Department,” Marino said. “I hope to continue the tradition of excellence and high-level service to this community and its residents for years to come.”

Throughout his career, Chief Marino has served as a president and executive board member of the Wrentham Permanent Firefighters Association.

Prior to joining the Wrentham Fire Department full-time, Marino served as a firefighter in the United States Navy from 1987-1991, following his graduation from King Philip Regional Vocational Technical School. He holds a bachelor’s degree in fire administration from Salem State College and an associate’s degree in fire science from Quinsigamond Community College.

“I would like to congratulate Chief Marino and his family and we look forward to him leading our town’s fire department,” Town Administrator Sweet said.

A badge pinning and swearing in ceremony will be announced at a later date.

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Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Chief Resigns

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Manchester-by-the-Sea
Gregory T. Federspiel, Town Administrator
10 Central StreetManchester by the Sea, MA 01944

For Immediate Release

Monday, Oct. 1, 2018

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Chief Resigns

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — Town Administrator Gregory T. Federspiel reports that Manchester-by-the Sea Fire Chief George Kramlinger has submitted his resignation, effective Friday, Oct. 5.

Chief Kramlinger has served the Town of Manchester-by-the Sea since Oct. 2016 after careers leading the Massachusetts Fire Academy and in the U.S. Air Force.

“I wish to sincerely thank Chief Kramlinger for his service to our community, and I wish him the best in his next chapter,” Town Administrator Federspiel said. “The Town benefited from his expert knowledge in fire fighting techniques and training.”

The Town will begin the process of selecting a new permanent fire chief immediately.

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