On Thursday, December 6, the Hilton Fire Department held their yearly elections. The new Fire Chief (2C16) is Mike Lissow, an eighteen year veteran member of the fire department. He resides in the village of Hilton with his wife, Mary, and their four children Jacob, Rachel, Ali and Ben.

Line officers are: Deputy Chief - Mark Kalen, Assistant - Eric Guest, Captain - Jeff Mullen, Captain - Don Harter, Captain - Tom Mills, Lieutenant - Greg Nichols, Lieutenant - Craig Burritt, Lieutenant - Joe Lissow, EMS Captain - Kevin Corcoran, EMS Lieutenant - Rich Maier, EMS Lieutenant - Aaron Horowitz.

Civil officers are: President - Jim Bimmler, Vice President - Jim Boungiorne, Treasurer - Ray Ward, Secretary - Charlie Kimball, Trustee - Steve Carter, Trustee - Mike Hoffman, Trustee - Wayne Collins.