PAST CHIEFS
The Past Chiefs page honors the distinguished leaders who have shaped the history and growth of the Vischer Ferry Volunteer Fire Company. These individuals have served as the chief officers over the years, guiding our organization through periods of change and development with dedication and vision. Their leadership has left a lasting impact on our fire company, and we are grateful for their invaluable contributions. On this page, we acknowledge their enduring legacy in the community.
Stanley Edwards
Apr 1947-June 1947
William Bloodgood
June 1947-Dec 1947
Joseph U Jerome
Jan 1949-Mar 1957
Robert Jerome
Apr 1957-Mar 1960
William Bloodgood
Apr 1960-Dec 1960
Charles Huiest
Jan 1961-Dec 1963
Richard A Male Sr.
Jan 1964-Dec 1964
Ronald Fredette
Jan 1965-May 1966
M. John Ward
May 1966-Dec 1968
Walter Whinney
Jan 1969-Dec 1972
Richard A. Male Sr.
Jan 1973-June 1974
Willard A Van Vranken Jr.
June 1974-Oct 1985
David Bowen
Nov 1985-Dec 1988
David Bowman
Jan 1989-Dec 1992
George Donohue
Jan 1993-Dec 1997
Philip Brousseau
Jan 1998-Dec 2000
John Opalka
Jan 2001-Dec 2001
Philip Brousseau
Jan 2002-Dec 2004
W Keene Knowlton
Jan 2005-Dec 2006
Edward Greenslit
Jan 2007-Dec 2007
Ron Bruzdzinski Jr
Jan 2008-Dec 2011
Mark Burroughs
Jan 2012-Dec 2014
Philip Brousseau
Jan 2015-Dec 2018
Kenneth Bowman
Jan 2019-Dec 2022
Patrick Canale
Jan 2023-Dec 2023
Tim Kimball
Jan 2024-Present
Can your house be found in an emergency?
- Ensure that your address numbers are clearly visible from the street.
- Use reflective or illuminated numbers for better visibility at night.
- Repair or replace old address placards, especially those on mailboxes located far from the front of your residence.
- Trim any bushes, tree branches, or other vegetation that might obstruct your house numbers.
