Norridgewock Fire Chief David Jones plans to retire later this year after 50 years with the department. Jones, who was sworn in as fire chief in 1976 and is shown Wednesday at the Norridgewock Fire Department, is only the department's second chief since World War II.
Norridgewock and Mercer fire Chief David Jones holds a 1961 photo of previous fire Chief Winton Keene. Jones, who is retiring later this year after 50 years with the department, took over for Keene in 1976. The two men have been the only fire chiefs the department has had since World War II. The photo is displayed at the fire station in Norridgewock.
Norridgewock Fire Chief David Jones plans to retire later this year after 50 years with the department. Jones, who was sworn in as fire chief in 1976 and is shown Wednesday at the Norridgewock Fire Department, is only the department's second chief since World War II.
Fire Chief David Jones looks over newspaper clippings Wednesday at Norridgewock Fire Department, including one from 1976 when he was sworn in as fire chief. Jones, who plans to retire this fall after 50 years with the department, is only the town's second chief since World War II.
Fire Chief David Jones, right, and Deputy Fire Chief Todd Pineo, reflect Wednesday on their 27 years working together with the Norridgewock Fire Department. Jones, who plans to retire this fall after 50 with the department, was sworn in as fire chief in 1976.
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