On Monday, November 17th, the Chestertown Volunteer Fire Company held its annual election of Officers. This election is conducted each year during the second company meeting in November.

Congratulations to the following individuals:

Administrative Officers

President: Benjamin Coppage

1st Vice President: Steve Bilinski

2nd Vice President: Jimmy Swindell

Secretary: Cindy Morris

Assistant Secretary: Amanda Swindell

Treasurer: Henrietta Maloney

Assistant Treasurer: Bill Hildebrand

Chaplain: Rev. Leon Frison

Fire Chief: John Darling

Board of Directors

Seth Powell (Community Member)

Donald Hodges Sr. (Active Member)

Brad Russum (Active Member)

Phil Nickerson (Active Member)

Life Members

Kevin Kerr

Betsy Douglas

Honorary Members

Phil Hurlock

Patricia Lewis

We would also like to recognize Betsy Douglas, who was awarded Life Member status for her 20 years of dedicated service. Betsy passed away earlier this year, and her contributions to our company will always be remembered.

The remaining fire line officers will be announced at a later date, as they are appointed by the Fire Chief.

All officers will be sworn in at our annual Banquet and Installation of Officers on December 20^th and take office January 1, 2026.