Auburn appoints Chase fire chief

AUBURN –The city recently appointed Robert Chase as chief of the Auburn Fire Department, effective April 23.
Chase, who was fire chief for Rumford for eight years, came to Auburn in January, serving as Auburn’s deputy fire chief.

He has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the fire service profession and to the field of emergency medicine through his educational achievements and his career experience, the city said in its announcement of his appointment. He holds a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering technology from the University of Maine and is a certified fire officer and fire instructor.
Additionally, Chase is a Maine emergency medical technician, serves on the Maine Fire Services Institute advisory board, and is involved with — and trains for — the Oxford County Incident Management and Hazardous Materials Team.
“I am confident that Chief Chase’s training, skills, experience and leadership will bring great value to the city of Auburn’s public safety team,” said City Manager Peter Crichton. “He is a great addition to our leadership team, and he will help position the Auburn Fire Department to meet the challenges that lie ahead.”