Fire Chief Troy Hughes

Staff Report

Los Alamos Fire Chief Troy Hughes has accepted the top position at the Brookings Fire Department in South Dakota. The move will allow him and his wife Jodi to be closer to their family.

Chief Hughes will bring 40 years of fire service experience with him to fill the boots of Chief Pete Bolzer who is set to retire following more than 45 years in emergency services.

Chief Hughes has served at the helm of the Los Alamos Fire Department since 2011. He began his career with the Grand Island Fire Department in Nebraska, where he spent nearly 27 years serving in all ranks, including three as chief and 10 years as training chief.

During his years as training chief, he spent significant time getting to know the South Dakota Fire Service, teaching at five different South Dakota State Fire Schools and was an instructor with Chief Bolzer at the Aberdeen State Fire School.

“I enjoyed teaching classes for volunteer firefighters and have an affinity for them,” Chief  Hughes said. “The Brookings Fire Department’s volunteers and staff are highly trained and committed to quality fire service. I look forward to partnering with them in their quest for continuous improvement.”

Hughes is scheduled to start his new position in May.