Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss promoted John J. Tierney to the rank of Chief of the Irvington Fire Department.
“I am pleased to promote Tierney from Deputy Chief to Chief of the Fire Department,” said Mayor Vauss. “He has had an exemplary record in the department throughout his 31 years of service. Irvington promotes from within. We have many qualified officers and employees, such as Chief Tierney. All they need is a chance.”
Chief Tierney has been a member of the Irvington Fire Department since July 1983. He has held the positions of Lieutenant and Deputy Chief. Chief Tierney has been involved in many projects and union activities throughout his career. He was born in Newark and moved to Irvington in 1979. The Chief is married and has two sons.
For information please call: Stephanie Bush-Baskette, Aide to the Mayor at sbush-baskette@irvingtonnj.org.