KINGSTON – Fire Chief Mark Brown is set to hang up his helmet next month as he retires after serving in the Kingston Fire Department for 46 years.
After 11 years as a volunteer firefighter at A.H. Wicks fire station, he started as a permanent firefighter with the Kingston department in 1986.
During his career, he served as lieutenant, captain, municipal training officer, deputy chief and as chief since 2013.
He has been the recipient of several certifications and awards, most recently the city fire department won both local and state EMS Awards for Excellence.
During his tenure, the department has seen significant advances in safety improvements for firefighters, including a second set of turnout gear; in equipment acquisition including two battery-operated Jaws of Life, a tiller truck, the replacement of Engines 1 and 2; and with advanced training including establishing rope rescue and confined space rescue teams.
Chief Brown will retire on September 24.
