Justin Sherwood Named New Bemidji Fire Chief

Justin Sherwood

The Bemidji Fire Department has named Justin Sherwood as their new fire chief.

Sherwood, who has almost 20 years of fire service, currently serves as the fire department captain and will take on his new role as fire chief on Feb. 28.

Former fire chief David Hoefer retired on Dec. 31 of last year, and Chris Loebs is currently serving as the interim fire chief.

The department is also looking for a full-time firefighter employee.