Changing of the guard at Shoreline Fire

At a ceremony on Thursday, June 17, retiring Chief Marcus Kragness (left) passed the traditional bugle to new Chief Mark Bunje (right).

Bunje has worked at Shoreline Fire for 22 years, starting as a volunteer and most recently serving as Shoreline’s Fire Marshal.   

Photo of bugle passing courtesy Shoreline Fire

He was appointed to the position by Shoreline Fire’s Board of Commissioners, after Kragness announced his retirement earlier this year.

A crowd of local dignitaries witnessed the ceremony.

Fire fighters saluted their chiefs.

Photos by Steven H. Robinson