The Exeter Fire Department has a new chief at the helm, but he needs no introduction.
At a ceremony held during Monday's Select Board meeting with members of his family and the fire and police departments on hand, Fire Chief Justin Pizon was publicly sworn in as the department’s newest leader. He replaces Eric Wilking following his retirement on April 19.
Pizon, who began his career in Exeter as a call firefighter in 2001 and spent the last 8 ½ years as assistant chief, said he looks forward to serving the Exeter community in his new role in the corner office.
“I’m honored to have this opportunity to lead the Exeter Fire Department into the future and build on the successes of those who came before me and worked tirelessly to create an exemplary agency that’s second to none here in New Hampshire,” he said after the ceremony.