Episode 16: Building a Safer Town Through Fire Service & Citizen Response

Fire Chief Wes Russell joins Entering Tyngsborough to share his journey from local kid to department leader. We talk about the evolution of Tyngsborough’s Fire Department, 24-hour shifts, firefighter training, and the launch of the town’s  Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Chief Russell also opens up about health risks in the fire service, staffing challenges, and why the department urgently needs a new fire station. A must-listen for anyone interested in public safety, service, and community resilience.