LEWISTON – Three new firefighters have been hired at the Lewiston Fire Department, filling vacancies from recent retirements.

Dennis M. Eveson is Firefighter I qualified and is an EMT-B. He worked for six years at the Lisbon Fire Department.

William R. Farrell is Firefighter II qualified and is also an EMT-B. He has an associate degree in fire science and worked for the York Fire Department for six years.

Matthew E. Wiers will obtain his Firefighter II qualification in July and is an EMT-B. He also has an associate degree in fire science.

George Merrill, assistant fire chief, said, “We look forward to the contributions of Dennis, William and Matthew on our team. Their experience and knowledge within the fire prevention field will be another plus for the residents of Lewiston.”