The Oak Bluffs selectmen this week tapped their police chief and the recently retired Tisbury fire chief to help lead the next phase for the town fire and EMS departments.
After a tumultuous winter that resulted in the departure of fire and EMS chief John Rose, Oak Bluffs has taken steps to restructure and rethink the town fire and EMS operation.
A 20-year-old male was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston with serious injuries Monday after from the Little Bridge in Oak Bluffs, town fire chief Martin Greene confirmed.
Oak Bluffs fire chief Martin Greene announced this week that Manuel (Manny) Rose has been promoted to the permanent position of deputy chief.
Oak Bluffs has named Martin Greene, former Bourne fire chief, to be the town’s interim fire chief. A veteran firefighter from just over the bridge on Cape Cod, Mr. Greene was the unanimous choice of the Oak Buffs selectmen.
With a search under way for an interim fire chief, Oak Bluffs town leaders said Tuesday a short-term plan is beginning to take shape.
