Stratford, NJ — December 31st — The Operations and Executive Officers for 2026 were announced by the Stratford Fire Department. Brian Martin was appointed Battalion Chief, Bob Bove as Deputy Chief, and Michael Lemmerman as Chief of Department. Captains Brian Worthington Sr. and Dan Camburn, as well as Lieutenants Dylan Jess and Matt Meyers, will serve as company officers in the upcoming year. Mike Meyers and Steve Gagliardi will be the Safety Officers, and Vinnie Jess was named Engineer.

President Lisa Hallworth, Vice President Jack Ashwell, Treasurer Steve Gagliardi, Recording Secretary Kalyn Dimitri, and Financial Secretary Ed Robbins make up the Executive Board. Brian Martin, Dylan Jess, Megan Mohan, John Laino, Andrew Marano, and Ed Boyle will be on the board of directors. This leadership group will take over the department in 2026.