Assistant Chief Paul Buchter promoted to Chief

After serving many years as Assistant Chief, as of January 1, 2020, Paul Buchter became SVFPD's Chief. He was officially honored and his badge pinned on January 9th prior to a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners. Firefighters, the Board, and community members attended the brief ceremony. Chief Buchter will work closely with long-time Assistant Chief Scott Frick. 

Three individuals, two in fire uniforms and one casually dressed, pose in a room with wall art and an American flag.
Assistant Chief Scott Frick, Chief Paul Buchter, Board Chair Larry Alexander
A group of people gathered in a room, likely a community meeting or event, with some wearing uniforms.
from left: Back row: Commissioner James C. Roseman, Captain Lloyd Pearson, Commissioner Kevin Hullquist, Commissioner Kathy Williams, Chief Paul Buchter, Board Chair Larry Alexander,  Etna Fire Chief Alan Kramer, Assistant Chief Scott Frick, Front row:  Instructor Mike Wilson, Administrative Officer Nancy Salucci, Commissioner Jay Akerman, Firefighter Josh Frick.
A man in a uniform poses with a woman in front of a U.S. flag and art on the wall in a room with green walls.
Chief  Buchter and Tina Kemp