The City of Branson has hired a new fire chief. After careful consideration, Chris Zaremba has been selected to lead the Branson Fire Rescue crew, beginning in September. Zaremba will fill the position left vacant when Ted Martin retired in April. Charlie Huston has served as interim fire chief since that time. Zaremba is a veteran firefighter and leader, who hails from Illinois. Zaremba has more than 25 years of fire service leadership. He began as a volunteer firefigh

Martin, who announced his upcoming retirement late last year, was honored on Friday at a ceremony held at Fire Station Number Four, with several co-workers, city leaders and community members in attendance.