Fischer New Chief of Providence
Deputy Chief John H. Fischer, of the Providence, R. I., Fire Department, has been named Chief to succeed Frank Charlesworth, who became Fire Marsha! of Rhode Island on May 3. Chief Fischer is the oldest man in point of service in the fire-fighting forces of the city, and has completed his 40th anniversary as a fireman. He was appointed to the department on May 18, 1897, was promoted to Lieutenant. December 1, 1906; Captain, May 5, 1911; Battalion Chief, March 3, 1923, and Assistant Chief, November 16, 1924.
Deputy Chief John H. Fischer, of the Providence, R. I., Fire Department, has been named Chief to succeed Frank Charlesworth, who became Fire Marsha! of Rhode Island on May 3. Chief Fischer is the oldest man in point of service in the fire-fighting forces of the city, and has completed his 40th anniversary as a fireman. He was appointed to the department on May 18, 1897, was promoted to Lieutenant. December 1, 1906; Captain, May 5, 1911; Battalion Chief, March 3, 1923, and Assistant Chief, November 16, 1924.
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