On Tuesday, December 14 the COG Executive Committee gave Jim Steff, COG Executive Director, the OK, with a unanimous vote, to offer Steven Bair of Amherst, New Hampshire the newly formed job of Fire Director.  The new job takes the place of the Fire Administrator, formerly held by Walt Wise who retired.  Mr. Bair is expected to start the job in early February.

Mr. Bair is from the Harrisburg area and moved to New Hampshire in the 1980s.  He currently serves as a Deputy Chief. 

Congratulations to Mr. Bair on his new job, we look forward to working with you in the future!

At 12:37 PM the Alpha Fire Co. was dispatched to the area of 537 Pike St. in Lemont for a motor vehicle accident.  The police department arrived on scene first and advised that the fire department was needed for fluid control and assistance.  Rescue 518 responded with 6 volunteers and rendered a Hybrid Vehicle safe and controlled fluids.  The crew also assisted with extrication of a patient from one of the vehicles.  The patient was not entrapped.  Special Fire Police assisted with traffic control and all units were placed available after approximately 1 hour.