Matthew Steltz becomes chief

The Cold Spring Fire Co. No. 1 elected new officers during its 129th annual meeting on Dec. 3 and named Shari Alexander as firefighter of the year.

firefighter of the year
Shari Alexander was named firefighter of the year.

Matthew Steltz, a 25-year-member, is the new chief, succeeding Jeff Phillips. The department named Josh Dinardo as assistant chief; Christopher Godsey as captain; Travis Fyfe as first lieutenant; and Aaron Leonard as second lieutenant. Lillian Moser was named president and Matthew Woods as vice president.  

Matthew Steltz (center) is the new chief of the Cold Spring Fire Co. No. 1. The other new officers include Christopher Godsey (left, captain), Josh Dinardo (assistant chief), Travis Fyfe (first lieutenant) and Aaron Leonard (second lieutenant). Photo provided
Matthew Steltz (center) is the new chief of the Cold Spring Fire Co. No. 1. The other new officers are, from left, Christopher Godsey (captain), Josh Dinardo (assistant chief), Travis Fyfe (first lieutenant) and Aaron Leonard (second lieutenant). (Photos provided)

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