The Raynham community is mourning the loss of retired Raynham Fire Chief James Januse, who died on Thursday at the age of 69 after battling illness, according to fire officials and his obituary.
FAIRHAVEN Fairhaven Fire Chief Timothy Francis will step down Jan. 8 I’ve been a firefighter for over 40 years. It’s time for a change in leadership. It’s my time to enjoy life more and not be tied to a radio 24 hours a day,” said Francis.
Todd Correia, chosen to be acting fire chief beginning Jan. 8, has been deputy chief since July 2015 and has 27 years of experience with the Fairhaven Fire Department. He will finish with the assessment portion of his chief’s civil service exam by next year.
“I know I’m leaving the department in good hands,” said Francis, who’s been grooming and mentoring Correia to be fire chief the last several years.