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Franklin Township Fire & EMS Announces 2026 Officers
January 01, 2026 | NEW JERSEY
Courtesy of Franklin Twp Fire & EMS,

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As the new year and a new leadership term for the department begin, the Franklin Township Fire Department has revealed its line, house, and EMS officers for 2026. The organization will be led by Chief Thomas Schaefer, with Marvin Kocher as Deputy Chief and Karen Chiu as EMS Chief. Assistant Chief Tom Janecko was appointed. Captain Chris Parkin, Lieutenants Fred Jimenez and Kevin Cantaldi, and EMS Lieutenant Christine Brown are among the company's officers. Kevin Cantaldi will serve as the department's president in 2026; Jason Gardner will serve as vice president; John Chanda will serve as treasurer; Katee Inscho will serve as secretary; and Tom Janecko, Marvin Kocher, Joe Smith, and Katee Inscho will serve as trustees.