New fire chief - New Melville Fire Chief Aaron Buckingham is ready to lead the Melville Fire Department into the future with a focus on training, safety, and making it home safe physically and mentally. Buckingham started the job on June 9, 2025. (Jacob Miller/Grasslands News)

Melville Fire Rescue has been declared as an offensive level fire department. The declaration was made during the Melville City Council Meeting on Sept. 15. The declaration of service level means that the fire department now has a base set of guidelines and training to follow and can now apply for grants. Fire Chief Aaron […]

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