The Barnstable Fire Department is excited to announce that Captain Christopher Beal has been selected as Barnstable Fire Department’s next Deputy Fire Chief effective February 1, 2022. Captain Beal has more than 20 years of experience in the fire and emergency services field, including the last 10 years as a fire officer.
Captain Beal is a registered paramedic in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, saving many lives and delivering a baby (on Christmas) during his career. A desire to constantly train and learn the trade, Captain Beal has earned a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Anna Maria College, and Chief Fire Officer designation from the Massachusetts Fire Service Commission.
With years of specialized training, Captain Beal has also earned leadership positions with the Barnstable County Technical Rescue Team and the FEMA MA-Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue team.