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Creston’s first female fire chief embraces new leadership role

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Laura Dodman never expected her paid-on-call firefighting role would become a full-time career. Now, nearly three decades after joining the Creston Valley Fire Department, she is serving as the department's first female fire chief.

Town declines to provide details on Creston fire chief’s exit

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The Town of Creston is declining to provide details about the departure of former fire chief Jared Riel, describing it as a personnel matter. 

Longtime firefighter appointed interim chief in Creston

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The Creston Valley Fire Department has a new interim leader. Longtime firefighter Laura Dodman has been appointed interim fire chief following the departure of Jared Riel.

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