As a longtime Hartland resident who has worked for the village for 26 years, Dave Jambretz has a passion and commitment to his community.
Jambretz was appointed the permanent fire chief Oct. 13 after serving as the interim chief since March 2.
"I love the small community feel," Jambretz said of Hartland. "The department has always been a family. ... It's been a great place to live and raise my children."
Jambretz, 58, moved to Hartland in 1994 to work for the department of public works. Later that year, he began a paid-on-call position with the Hartland Fire Department. During his time with the fire department, he has also served as a lieutenant, captain and division chief.