The Allendale Rural Fire Protection District (ARFPD) recently held a ceremony to mark the “changing of the guard” from one generation to another.
Gerald Brooks, the former Fire Chief, passed the operational leadership role of the department to former Lieutenant Cale Johnson. The former Assistant Fire Chief Rick Medler, passed his leadership role to former Lieutenant Bobby Johnson.
Neither Chief, however, has totally retired from the department. Brooks has assumed the role as one of the three Trustees for the Department. Both Brooks and Medler will assist as responders and mentors.
Former Fire Chief Brooks passes the Chief’s badge to newly-named Fire Chief Cale Johnson. Former Assistant Fire Chief Rick Medler passes the Assistant Chief’s badge to newly-named Assistant Fire Chief Bobby Johnson.