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Dale Waterman Named New O'Neill Fire Chief

NEW CHIEF - (l-r): Dale Waterman was recently elected new fire chief for the city of O'Neill. Terry Miles will be chief until June 1 when Waterman takes over. The two fire department members are shown with recent purchases made by the department through the donations collected in their annual fund drive. The department purchased a new spreading tool for the jaws of life and upgraded one of their thermal imagining cameras.

The O'Neill Fire Department has elected a new chief and officers at last weeks yearly elections.

Dale Waterman will become the new chief taking over from Terry Miles effective June1. Other officers elected were, Assistant Chief Matt Schmitz, City Captain Scott Menish, Rural Captain Don Baker, Aerial Captain Jerod Waterman, Training Captain Terry Miles, Ambulance Captain Bob McKenny and President Roger Miller.

Effective June 1 all burn permits must be attained by Chief Waterman and he can be reached at 402-336-4325.

The O'Neill department also received their new spreading tool for the jaws of life which will be used in the extrication of victims of car accidents. The department also upgraded one of their thermal imaging cameras. The upgrade will help fire fighters see in smoke filled environments that they encounter on the job.

All these purchases were made possible by the donations the department collects through its fund raising letter.

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