New Fire Chief Appointed

The Board of Selectmen announces with pleasure that Captain Philip Gladu has accepted the position as Fire Chief of the Town of Chester Fire Department effective immediately.

Captain Gladu joined the Chester Fire Department as a call member upon moving to Chester in 2008.  He was appointed Emergency Management Director in December 2011 and retired from active duty with the US Navy with 21 years of service in 2013.  He holds his Fire I, Fire II, and EMT certifications, has a BS in Fire Science Administration, and has been employed as a full-time firefighter for the Town since September of 2020.  He stepped up to serve as Acting Fire Chief in May 2021.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Gladu on his new position and wishing him all the best as he continues to serve and protect our community.

Fire Chief Gladu’s swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Selectmen’s meeting of Thursday, December 23rd, 2021 at 7:00pm, and the public is cordially invited to attend.