William “Bill” Firestone was recently named the new Lawrence Township Fire Chief, following his selection by the Lawrence Township Board. Firestone will receive a base salary of $48,000 plus benefits for 32 hours. Department member James Fine will be paid $25 per hour for eight hours, in case of Firestone’s absence. Firestone is a captain on the Covert Township Fire Department and EMS. He and his wife, Kristen, a Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher, reside in Lawrence.
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