Chief Grunes joined the Bedford Fire Department in 1994; he served as a firefighter for six years, lieutenant for six years, and captain for two years.

"I am excited to help serve the department and the community,” said Grunes. “With the current makeup of the department it is an exciting time to take over. With the probability of me being a young chief and having four young shift leaders, it is an exciting time.”

Veteran firefighter retires after 27 years of service; replacement begins academy
Firefighter Joe Ladow has retired from the Bedford Fire Department.  Hired in 1981, Joe worked his last shift with Group 3 on July 5, 2008.

Peter Spencer was hired to fill Joe's position, and started at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy on July 7, 2008.  He will participate in the 12-week training program held at the academy in Stow, MA.