WEST TISBURY, MA — April 17th — Lieutenant Brynn Schaffner received recognition from the West Tisbury Fire Department for obtaining fire chief accreditation from the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission. Fire service leaders that fulfill professional requirements in department management, emergency operations, leadership, and training are recognized through the accreditation process. According to department officials, the achievement is the result of years of dedication, training, and commitment within the fire service community.

Programs for professional accreditation are intended to improve leadership and encourage ongoing training for firefighters in Massachusetts. To obtain certification, firefighters may have to pass rigorous training, assessments, and fieldwork requirements. According to officials, Lieutenant Schaffner's accomplishment demonstrates his ongoing dedication to both professional growth and community engagement in West Tisbury.