Manchester Fire Department Elects New Officers

The Manchester Fire Department has elected new officers for 2025.

The department held their annual meeting on Monday night, electing Randy Rattenborg as Manchester’s new fire chief. Rattenborg replaces Kevin Graybill, who served as Chief this past year and is retiring after 32 years of service.

Ed Tibbott was elected as Assistant Fire Chief. Other officers include:

1st Captain Mark Fink

2nd Captain Adam Nylund

Lieutenant Matt Weiser

Lieutenant Rob Mason

Safety Officer Chris Cook

Secretary Brian McWilliams

Treasurer Kyle Topping

Medical Officer Melissa Lindsay

And congratulations to Blake Cook, who was named Manchester’s Firefighter of the Year!

photos courtesy of Manchester Fire & Rescue