Hedges new fire chief

Tim Hedges has been sworn in as Havre fire chief.

City Council unanimously approved Mayor Tim Solomon’s appointment of Hedges at Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

Hedges replace Dave Sheppard who retired on Jan. 1.

Solomon was so anxious to swear Hedges in that he forgot to go through the formality of having council approve the appointment.

Hedges has served as deputy chief under Sheppard for several years.