Lowell Area Fire Department issued the following announcement on Dec 29.
Ronald van Overbeek is our fire departments 10th Chief serving from 2016-2020. Ron became a member of the department in 1989 while also serving on the Lowell Rescue Team with the Lowell Police until our fire department took over rescue services in 1990. He served as a Lieutenant and a Training Officer. He served as a cause and origin investigator and started our Juvenile Fire Setter program working with troubled youth. Ron also volunteered his time at the cruise in car show which benefits the Great Lakes Burn Camp. Ron is still employed with Lowell Light and Power serving our community.
Thank you for your 31 years of service to Lowell Area Fire Department.
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