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Thorburne re-elected as Bridgewater Fire Chief

Bridgewater Fire Chief Wayne Thorburne

Bridgewater’s Fire Chief has been re-elected to another term. Wayne Thorburne successfully retained his office after defeating Captain Reid Whynot for the position. Thorburne says he’s happy to stay on as Fire Chief.

“I’m very pleased. It’s a busy department and I enjoy the work and I enjoy the people and I enjoy the community and I just love doing what I’m doing.”

He says he would like to increase membership in the department in 2012. Currently, the Bridgewater Fire Department has 43 members and Thorburne is hopeful they can reach 50 in the new year.

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5:35 am, May 17, 2026
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