PHOTOS: Every year Williams Volunteer Fire Department (WFD) selects new officers and recognizes members for their service.
During the department's Dec. 2 regular meeting, Ian James was selected by members to serve as chief, replacing Kevin Schulte. Don Mackay remains assistant fire chief. Shilo Thompson, Chase Pearson and Cameron Maebe retained their positions as captains and Robert Ortiz and Loretta McKenney will continue to serve as lieutenants.
James has served 29 years on the department and was chief for three years during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He is a full-time captain/paramedic for the Verde Valley Fire District. On Dec. 12, during their annual Christmas party, Williams Fire presented longevity awards to members.