Newly minted Fairhaven Fire Department Deputy Chief, Josh Benoit, is pinned by his wife, Courtney, at a ceremony during the Fairhaven Select Board meeting on 5/26/26. Photo by Beth David.
By Beth David, Editor
Fairhaven Town Clerk, Elisabeth Horan swore in Josh Benoit as Deputy Fire Chief at the Select Board meeting on 5/26/26. Mr. Benoit has served the town through many appointments starting in 2002 as a Call Firefighter, Firefighter, Temporary Acting Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Temporary Deputy Chief.
Fire Chief Todd Correia told the board that Mr. Benoit is the seventh full time Deputy Chief for the town.
“Right from the start,” said Chief Correia, Mr. Benoit distinguished himself as a dedicated firefighter.
Chief Correia said that Mr. Benoit had consistently answered the call when the department needed him, and built an “impressive reputation” as an exceptional firefighter, who was always calm.
“In any role, Josh has led by example,” said Chief Correia, and has consistently demonstrated accountability and sound judgement.
“This promotion means a great deal to me,” said Dept. Chief Benoit.
He said he needed to thank a few people, including his wife, Courtney.
“You have stood by me every step of the way,” he said, adding she has sacrificed and even put her own goals aside. “Your support made all this possible.”
He also thanked his children, Isaiah and Brooke, who also sacrificed he said, as he worked 24 hour shifts.
“You mean more to me than I can put into words,” said Mr. Benoit.
He also thanked his parents for their encouragement.
And he thanked former Fire Chief Tim Francis for believing in him from the beginning as a Call Firefighter, and helping to guide him.
“Those opportunities changed my life and the course of my career,” said Mr. Benoit.
He also thanked Chief Correia for being a role model, and thanked all his “brothers and sisters” past and present.
“I learned something from every one of you,” said Dep. Chief Benoit.
Newly minted Fairhaven Fire Department Deputy Chief, Josh Benoit (CENTER), poses for a photo with town officials and family members after being sworn in during the Fairhaven Select Board meeting on 5/26/26. Photo by Beth David.
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