W. WOODSTOCK — At its Annual Meeting in November, the members of the Bungay Fire Brigade re-elected Roy Chandler as fire chief for the third year in a row.  

Brigade volunteers responded to 201 emergency calls, including 116 medical calls (proudly saving the life of one of its own members), 20 motor vehicle accidents, 16 structure fires, and providing mutual aid assistance to surrounding departments on 25 occasions.  Notably, Brigade volunteers have also overseen the construction of a major firehouse expansion made possible by a substantial bequest from Mrs. Faith Withey.  

Collectively, Bungay Fire Brigade members contributed more than 7,600 volunteer hours in responding to calls, participating in training and drills, maintaining the Brigade’s equipment, and representing the Brigade throughout the region in parades and other community events. 

The following officers were elected or appointed at the Annual Meeting:  Fire Chief – Roy Chandler; Deputy Chief – Rich Dempsey; Assistant Chief - Josh Bottone; Fire Captain – Adam Bottone; Rescue/EMS Captain – Charlie Jackman; Captain (Chief Engineer) - Steve Froehlich; Lieutenants  - Dave Elliott, Mike Froehlich, and Carlton Rondeau; President – Linda Lewandowski; Vice President – Diann Dempsey; Secretary - Lois Bruinooge; Treasurer – Deb Hervieux; Plant Engineer – Mike Santon; Board Member at Large –  Seth Bottone; Woodstock Fire Protection Association Members – Charlie Jackman, Diann Dempsey, Rich Dempsey, and Dave Elliott;  Brigade Auditors – Dave Hosmer and Joe Surozenski; and Nominating Committee Members – Rob Wrobel, Robert Turcotte, and Mark Eucher.

The Bungay Fire Brigade is a 100% volunteer fire department established in 1937.  Today the Brigade serves West Woodstock and Woodstock Valley, and responds to fire, search and rescue, emergency medical, hazardous material, mutual aid, and service calls 24 hours a day 365 days a year.  For additional information about the Brigade or to obtain membership information, visit the Brigade’s web site at www.bungay.com or contact Bungay Fire Brigade, 1256 RTE 171, W. Woodstock. 860-974-0316