New Bedford Names New Fire Chief

New Bedford names new fire chief

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WPRI) — New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell has named the city's next fire chief. Mitchell announced Wednesday that he selected Deputy Chief Brian Medeiros to succeed outgoing Chief Scott Kruger, who's retiring on Saturday. "Chief Medeiros has a long record of effective service to the residents of New Bedford," Mitchell said. "His leadership skills, experience, and commitment to data-driven decision-making will enable him to lead …

Deputy Chief Medeiros elevated to Chief of New Bedford Fire Department

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) — New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell announced the elevation of Deputy Fire Chief Brian Medeiros to lead the city’s fire department, according to a statement from Mitchell’s office. Medeiros will replace retiring Chief Scott Kruger, who will end his 30-year career with the New Bedford Fire Department this week. “I am honored to accept the appointment as Fire Chief,” Medeiros said. “I see this role as not just a position, bu…

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40 year veteran of New Bedford Fire Department, retired Capt. Rick Shea passes away

Sadly, New Bedford retired Captain Rick "Richard" Shea has passed away. Shea who retired in July of 2019 spent almost 40 years serving the fire departments and community.Photos by the New Bedford Fire Department except first photo which is by Ellen Lowney Shea: