McCarthy would succeed Fire Marshal Joseph Thomas, who retired in December, if his nomination is approved by the Legislature’s Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee and confirmed by the Maine Senate.

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Desjardins. meanwhile, would take over the MDEA after the December retirement of Roy McKinney.

McCarthy is a 22-year veteran of the fire marshal's office and served 15 years as a volunteer firefighter. Desjardins spent 23 years with the Brunswick Police Department before his work at the academy.