By JULIE CUNNINGHAM
(Bernardston, MA) Bernardston Fire Chief Peter A. Shedd has been sworn in as a member of the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission, following an appointment by Governor Charlie Baker earlier in 2022. Shedd has been a member of the department since 1978 and the chief since 1996.
“Chief Shedd brings decades of experience as a firefighter and a chief to this important role,” said Bob Raymond, chair, Bernardston Selectboard. “In particular, he has a keen understanding of the needs that call and volunteer fire departments have, and he embraces the high standards set for his fellow fire service leaders. He’s been a lifelong resident of Bernardston, and he loves this town.”
“I’m honored by this opportunity to serve the Commonwealth, the fire service, and the communities we all serve,” said Chief Shedd. “I pledge to them that I will work with my fellow commission members and State Fire Marshal Ostroskey to advance our fire departments’ professionalism and capabilities in big cities and small towns alike.”