The Town of Quispamsis is on the hunt for a community-minded resident to fill an open seat on the Kennebecasis Valley Joint Board of Fire Commissioners. Applications are due by Friday, August 28, 2026. The board oversees the Kennebecasis Valley Fire Department, which protects about 30,000 people in Quispamsis and Rothesay.
The board was created under the Rothesay-Quispamsis Regional Fire Protection Agreement and sets the strategic direction for the fire department. It is made up of three representatives from each town. Currently, Quispamsis sends two elected councillors and one community volunteer. The board meets on the second Wednesday of February, April, June, September, and October, with possible extra meetings in November and December. Special meetings can be called with 48 hours’ notice.
The town says the ideal candidate has strong leadership and governance experience. Skills in financial management, risk management, public administration, or law would also be valuable. The appointment is for a four-year term and can be renewed.
Right now, Quispamsis is represented on the board by Councillor Noah Donovan, Councillor Kirk Miller, who serves as chair, and community member Patricia Murray. This call for a new member suggests one of those seats is coming open.
The fire department has been around since 1924 and now runs as a career service with 40 firefighters working out of two stations. The towns split the fire budget with Rothesay covering 40 percent and Quispamsis 60 percent. As of 2014, the combined budget was $4.3 million.
To apply, residents need to fill out a Town Committee Application form and upload a resume. Details are on the Town of Quispamsis website.
