Board of Fire Commissioners

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The Board of Fire Commissioners is comprised of six members.

Members are appointed by the Mayor and must approved by the Board of Alders. Term for board membership is three years.

The board advises and consults with the Fire Chief concerning matters pertaining to the chief’s duties and to the conduct of the department. The board is also responsible for working together with the chief to make all rules and regulations relating to the administration of the department which it may deem necessary and advisable.

View a full list of the board’s powers and duties under Title I, Article VII, Section 3F of the Revised City Charter.

Party
Affiliation
Board
Member
Address Term
Expiration
Unaffiliated Kelcy G.L. Steele 242 Dixwell Avenue 02/01/2025
Democrat Melissa Mauro Desmond 68 Ley Street 02/01/2026
Democrat Sharon C. Jones 55 Benton Street  02/01/2026
Democrat Barbara Vereen 80 Pond Street 02/01/2027
Unaffiliated David Hartman 343 Aldeen Avenue, #9 02/01/2027
2024 Agendas & Minutes

Board of Fire Commissioners