Shawn Smith

Salrin uses feedback from not being named fire chief in 2021 to improve himself, earns appointment to replace Vahlkamp

February 11, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — Not being selected as the chief of the Quincy Fire Department in 2021 was a wake-up call for Steve Salrin. “I think I took things for granted based on my position within the department and how long I’ve been there,” Salrin said. “I took that, kind of ran with it and regrouped a…

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Commissioners down to two in search for Quincy’s new fire chief

January 23, 2025 | By David Adam, MRN Editor

QUINCY — The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners announced Thursday that it has selected two finalists for the position of chief of the Quincy Fire Department. Barry Cheyne, chairman of the board, said in a press release that Steve Salrin, deputy chief of operations for the Quincy Fire Department, and Shawn Smith, assistant chief…

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