Legal Fire Chief reappointed

Above from left: Legal Fire Chief Tracy Roulston, Deputy Fire Chief Lorne Witter and new appointed Captain Craig Morrissey gathered at the Legal Fire Apr. 7. – Lucie Roy Photo

by Lucie Roy

The Legal Fire Department held its election in March and Fire Chief Tracy Roulston has again elected the chief and Lorne Witter returns for his second term as the Deputy Fire Chief.

The bi-yearly election is normally held in December but was delayed until March this time around.

Roulston said he has been Fire Chief since 2009 and is currently serving in his 21st year with the Legal Fire Department. Deputy Chief Witter has served with the Fire Department since 2004.

Two new Captains were also appointed: Craig Morrissey and Don Mann.
Morrissey said he joined Legal in 2014 after moving from Namao where he served since 2003.

The Legal Fire Department currently has a roster of 19 members.