Harding Replaces Smith as Fire Chief in Winchendon MA
This is the announcement from the Winchendon Fire Department: “Please join us in welcoming Andrew Harding as Fire Chief of the Winchendon Fire Department. Chief Harding brings approximately 30 years of public safety experience in emergency medical services, firefighting, emergency communications, and personnel supervision. Having served Winchendon as a firefighter/paramedic and Captain, he brings firsthand knowledge of the department and the community it serves.“
“Chief Harding’s priorities include strengthening training, continued service and personnel expansion, and working closely with Town officials to plan responsibly for the department’s future through a variety of grants and tight fiscal planning. He looks forward to building upon the department’s strengths while continuing its commitment to protecting Winchendon’s residents.”
Harding replaces Thomas Smith who recently retired after serving Winchendon as Fire Chief for more than 14 years.