Leadership
Board of Chiefs
The Boonton Fire Department is led by three elected officers drawn from its five companies. Chiefs are elected annually, with a tradition of two-year terms per role — totaling a six-year commitment per member.
Chief
Glen Baker
Term: 2026–2027
Senior officer; sets policy, leads major incidents, and represents BFD to town and state agencies.
Deputy Chief
Anthony Bucco
Term: 2028–2029
Second-in-command; manages daily operations and handles on-scene incident command.
Battalion Chief
Michael Colarusso
Term: 2030–2031
Third officer; coordinates between companies and training programs across all companies.
About the Election Process
Chiefs are elected annually from among the department's active members. By tradition, each officer serves a two-year term in their role, with the full board representing a six-year commitment: two years as Battalion Chief, two as Deputy Chief, and two as Chief. The board is drawn from the department's five companies (301–305).
Role Responsibilities
Chief
- •Sets departmental policy and strategic direction
- •Leads command at major incidents
- •Represents BFD to town and state agencies
- •Manages departmental communications and public affairs
Deputy Chief
- •Serves as second-in-command
- •Manages daily operations across all five companies
- •Coordinates training and certification programs
- •Acts as Chief in the Chief's absence
Battalion Chief
- •Coordinates operations between companies
- •Handles on-scene incident command
- •Third officer in the chain of command
- •Supports inter-company coordination
Historical Records
Explore the full list of every chief who has led this department since 1891.
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