You could say firefighting is a tradition in Brendan Parker’s family. Parker, 46, was named chief of the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District April 27. He had been acting chief since the […]
Woodstock Fire/Rescue District is buying a new ladder truck, but don’t expect to see it on the streets anytime soon. “The lead time is 21 to 24 months before we […]
After the sudden retirement last month of the chief of the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, the command structure has had a cascade of new appointments. Chief Mike Hill retired at a […]
Nearly 100 people joined in a family-like celebration last week for a transition in the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District. In ceremonies at Station 3, Kenneth Marunde was honored as he concluded […]
After years of financial struggle, referendum money to the rescue
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