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Michael Dingelstedt

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Maplewood's New Fire Chief Sworn in

Michael Dingelstedt takes oath of office at Maplewood Township Committee meeting; also sworn in are new deputy chief and captain.

  Michael Dingelstedt offically became Maplewood's new fire chief at Tuesday night's Maplewood Township Committee meeting.  Township Clerk Elizabeth Fritzen gave the oath of office to Dingelstedt as his family, friends, and fellow Maplewood firefighters looked on. Dingelstedt, who said he was "overwhelmed," thanked his wife, Nancy and daughters, who were in the audience. He also expressed gratitude to outgoing Chief Joseph Richardella, for his leadership and friendship throughout the years. Dingelstedt said he and Richardella have been friends since high school. Also sworn in were Capt. Joseph Callaghan to Deputy Chief (replacing Dingelstedt), and William Heerwagen, Jr., a firefighter who was promoted to captain. Callaghan thanked his …

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Meet Maplewood's New Fire Chief

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Meet Maplewood's New Fire Chief

Michael Dingelstedt will be sworn in on Feb. 5.

  Recently, Deputy Chief Michael Dingelstedt was chosen to be the Maplewood Fire Department's new Chief. He will replace Fire Chief Joseph Richardella, who will retire on Jan. 31.  A 31-year veteran of the Maplewood Fire Department, Dingelstedt recently was honored by the department for his service and for his role helping the families of injured or deceased firefighters to navigate the pension and benefit system. Dingelstedt will be sworn in as Chief at the Maplewood Township Committee meeting on Feb. 5, along with Joseph Callaghan who is being promoted to Deputy Chief and William Heerwagen Jr. who is being promoted to Captain.  Patch recently interviewed Dingelstedt by email and phone. Here are his responses. 1) What changes do you plan …

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Maplewood Chooses New Fire Chief and Maplewood Fire Department Honors its Own

James Lawson

2:18 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013

I think that this was a great decision. He is a great guy.   more ›

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