Chief Rick Pierce joined the Beverly Fire Department in 1977 and rose through the ranks to become Chief in 2002. A graduate of the National Fire Academy Executive Fire Officer Program in 2004, Chief Pierce has strived to provide the citizens of Beverly with a quality fire suppression force as well as a community involved department.
In an effort to increase public awareness and department efficiency, Chief Pierce has implemented several new programs since 2002. From school rooms to business offices, firefighters are spreading the word of fire safety and teaching people the practice of prevention.
