Select Board Interviews Two Fire Chief Candidates
The Select Board conducted final interviews for two Fire Chief candidates on January 13, advancing the town's leadership search. Marques Rivers and Manuel Rose each addressed the board's questions on departmental challenges, strengths, weaknesses, and priorities for the department's future.
Select Board · Meeting of January 13, 2026
CHILMARK — The Select Board conducted final interviews for two Fire Chief candidates on January 13, advancing the town's leadership search. Marques Rivers and Manuel Rose each addressed the board's questions on departmental challenges, strengths, weaknesses, and priorities for the department's future. Rivers emphasized proactive planning, advanced training in medical and behavioral health services, and community engagement; Rose offered detailed operational initiatives including equipment replacement schedules, digital record systems, health and wellness programs, and mutual aid partnerships.
Both candidates outlined collaborative leadership approaches and pledged transparent communication with town administration. Town Administrator Timothy R. Carroll indicated that a Select Board vote on a provisional offer is scheduled for January 15 at 4:00 PM.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of January 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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