Richard Jandreau Was Appointed Winslow Fire Chief

Oakland, ME — October 22 — The Oakland Fire Rescue Department conferred recognition upon Richard Jandreau in acknowledgment of his recent appointment as the chief of the Winslow Fire Department. Jandreau's appointment signified a pivotal leadership transition within the Winslow department.

In his capacity as fire chief, he was tasked with supervising overall departmental operations, ensuring the operational readiness of firefighters, and facilitating the coordination of emergency response services for the community.

The position entailed duties extending well beyond mere emergency response. Pursuant to Winslow's municipal code, the fire chief was mandated to assume a pivotal role in local emergency management, encompassing preparedness, response, recovery, and coordination with Kennebec County Emergency Management.

Jandreau assumed the role leveraging his prior tenure as Fire/Rescue Chief within the Town of Sidney. Under his previous command, the department's mandate encompassed a comprehensive spectrum of critical services: fire suppression, emergency medical response, search and rescue operations, proactive fire prevention, and the provision of mutual-aid assistance to adjacent municipalities.

Oakland Fire Rescue extended its commendation to Jandreau regarding his recent appointment, formally acknowledging his ascension to this leadership role. His selection underscores the critical necessity of seasoned officers in steering departmental operations, providing steadfast support to personnel, and ensuring the continued delivery of emergency services to the community.