Jesse Marcotte has been named Deputy Fire chief in Northville Township.
Marcotte will fill the vacancy created earlier this month when Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed then-Deputy Fire Chief Tom Hughes as Michigan Fire Marshal.
Marcotte, the department Training Coordinator, explained that he knew he wanted to be a firefighter since he was 15 after attending his first Fire Explorer class. Now, after 23 years of service in the township, he is known on an international level for his skills in instructor development and evidence-based fireground tactics.
He has served as a lead instructor for various fire department programs delivered nationally. In addition to training the entire Northville Township Fire Department on a daily basis, he is a senior education and training coordinator for the Fire Safety Research Institute (FSRI), a part of UL Research Institutes, joining the team in 2023. He currently serves on the ISFSI Board of Directors.
“His (Marcotte) passion for excellence and tireless efforts in advancing Northville Township Fire Department’s capabilities have earned the respect of colleagues, community members and the fire service at large,” said Northville Township Fire chief Brett Chief Siegel. “I’m grateful for such a talent to help lead our department.”
“Congratulations to Tom Hughes on his appointment as State Fire Marshal,” said Marcotte said. “He is an incredible fire service professional and one of my closest friends. I will do my best to continue his legacy and am deeply honored to serve the men and women of this department. Northville Township’s unwavering commitment to exceptional fire and EMS services was one of the biggest reasons my family chose to make this community our home.”
Township Supervisor Mark Abbo said Marcotte’s promotion comes at an opportune time for the community. The Northville Township Fire Department opening of Fire Station No. 2 at the Essential Services Complex, 40911 Seven Mile Road, was scheduled this week.
“Jesse is an organized, thoughtful, innovative leader,” Abbo said. “His passion captures the essence of our emphasis on public safety with our new Public Safety Headquarters and our dedication to delivering exceptional service to Northville Township.”
