10/15/2026
The Hampstead Fire Department is proud to announce the promotion of Will Warnock to the position of Fire Chief.
Chief Warnock brings an unparalleled depth of experience and leadership to the role, having served with the Hampstead Fire Department since 1989. Over his remarkable 37-year tenure with the department, he has demonstrated a profound commitment to public safety by serving in every single rank within the organization.
His promotion caps a distinguished fire service career spanning five decades. In addition to his decades of dedication to Hampstead, Chief Warnock previously retired from the Salem, NH Fire Department as a shift commander and proudly served his country as a firefighter in the U.S. Air Force.
Chief Warnock is highly credentialed in fire service administration and safety. He holds a degree in Fire Protection and Safety Technology and is a graduate of the prestigious National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer program.
Chief Warnock’s lifelong dedication to the fire service and his deep roots in the department make him the ideal leader to protect and serve the town.
Chief Warnock looks forward to continuing his dedication to public safety and serving the Hampstead community in this new leadership role. Please join us in congratulating Fire Chief Will Warnock on his well-deserved promotion.
