GILMANTON — Selectmen announced Wednesday that Paul J. (Joe) Hempel III has been appointed to the position of chief of the Fire Department, effective April 1, 2011.
Hempel has been acting chief since early December when former Chief Kenneth K.G. Lockwood retired.
Hempel has been a member of the Gilmanton Fire Department for over 30 years and spent many years as acting chief.
Named chief in 2003-2004 he had to resign for personal reasons but has returned for what he expects to be a long-term stay.
Hempel lives in Gilmanton with his wife, Robin, and their four children.
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