Williams Volunteer Fire Department (WFD) members welcomed their new chief, Kevin Schulte and assistant chief, Don Mackay Jan. 2. Ryan Kopicky and Cameron Maebe were welcomed as captains for 2019. WFD members Anna Curry and John Moede announced their retirement/resignation from the department. In January, WFD became a member of the Greater Flagstaff Region (GFR). A Greater Flagstaff Mutual Aid Agreement will be presented to the Williams City Council for signatures soon. Participating agencies include the city of Flagstaff, city of Williams, Highlands Fire District, Mormon Lake Fire District, Pinewood Fire District, Ponderosa Fire District, Sedona Fire District and Summit Fire and Medical District. WFD also became a member of the Ponderosa Fire Advisory Council (PFAC).