It is with great honor that Chief Christopher Maguy announces the promotion of Firefighter John Gauthier to the rank of Lieutenant and Lieutenant Eric Gagnon to the rank of Captain effective December 11, 2022. John started with the Dighton Fire Department on November 15, 2013 as a call member, was hired full time on April 13, 2014 and also serves as the Emergency Medical Services Director. Eric started with the Dighton Fire Department on November 15, 2012 as a call member while still working as a fulltime firefighter in the City of Fall River, hired full time on August 8, 2017 and was promoted to Lieutenant on February 27, 2022. I have great confidence in both John and Eric and know they possess the qualities and knowledge to make them great officers for this department. I welcome John to the command staff and look forward to working with them both in their new roles. Please join this department in congratulating Lieutenant John Gauthier and Captain Eric Gagnon!!
Chief Maguy
Lieutenant John Gauthier
Captain Eric Gagnon