BKFD Fire Chief James Bateman Terminated

In October 2023, the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District Board placed Chief James Bateman on administrative leave. Following that decision, a closed session meeting was held on Thursday, April 11th, 2024, which resulted in a motion for Batman’s immediate termination during the open session portion of the meeting. The Board unanimously voted to terminate Bateman. Jeremy Messersmith, previously appointed as interim chief, continues to fill the position.