Auburn Fire Department Deputy Chief Glenn Johnson pins Joshua Sparks, his former co-worker, as the new chief of South County EMS during ceremonies on Thursday evening at Deerfield Town Hall. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

New South County EMS Chief Joshua Sparks addresses those in attendance for his swearing in Thursday evening at Deerfield Town Hall. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

South County EMS Chief Joshua Sparks, in white, poses with members of South County EMS Thursday evening at Deerfield Town Hall. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

South County EMS Chief Joshua Sparks, in white, poses with local first responders after he was sworn in as the new chief of South County EMS Thursday evening at Deerfield Town Hall. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ

Deerfield Town Clerk Kathlene Sanderell swears in Joshua Sparks as the new chief of South County EMS during ceremonies on Thursday evening at Deerfield Town Hall. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ