Yesterday, July 13, 2021 at 5:00 PM, the Pingree Grove and Countryside Fire Protection District Trustees officially "swore in" Kieran Stout as the Fire Chief and Christopher Howell as the Deputy Chief. The Trustees also honored retired Trustee Todd Harris.

The ceremony was attended by family members, friends, department members (current and retired) and neighboring fire department representatives.

Congratulations to our new chief officers.