Fire and police departments promote from their ranks, including second in command for both units.
The top ranks, second in command:
Jason Phillips, to fire department deputy chief on Feb. 18, replacing Paul Paquette the day after he retires.
Background highlights: Phillips three months ago joined group of five ranking officers promoted as first captains of the department.
He joined nearly 23 years ago, promoted to lieutenant in 2008 and to shift commander in 2012; Bristol County Technical Rescue Team squad leader; paramedic St. Anne’s Hospital; recent fire science associate’s degree, 4.0 GPA.
Chief’s comment: “Very dependable, smart. Has the proper people skills.”
Glenn Neto, to police department captain, effective Jan. 21 with other police promotions by Board of Selectmen vote of approval Wednesday.
Background highlights: A return to the captain’s ranks for Neto.