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| Fire Chief Amy Brow |
Director of Public Safety Greg Laurain said was pleased to see Brow return to her position.
“I'm pleased to announce that Amy Brow will be returning back to work as Van Buren Township Fire Chief and would like to thank Interim Chief (David) McInally for his leadership during Chief Brow's leave. McInally has performed an exemplary job these past several months, especially during the COVID-19 crisis,” Laurain said.
McInally has served as interim fire chief since January. He will return to his position of fire marshal in the township.
“It was a pleasure filling in for Chief Brow while she was on leave. We have a very professional department that works hard for each other and their community. I am honored to have led such an awesome group of people, and even prouder to go back to work alongside them again. Thank you to Chief Brow, Director Laurain, and the Township Board for giving me the opportunity,” said McInally.
Brow has been employed with Van Buren Township since April 2017 and has implemented many new changes under her leadership, McInally commented.
“She empowers her staff to do better, always act with safety in mind, and remain physically and mentally fit,” said McInally.
Brow helped expand the fire department to six full-time firefighters, led the purchasing of new and improved equipment for the department, and is responsible for several other improvements, officials said.
“Without Amy Brow's leadership, our fire department would not be what it is today. We're thankful for Interim Chief McInally's hard work during her leave and excited to welcome back Fire Chief Brow,” said Supervisor Kevin McNamara.
