Michael J. Farrell, fifth from right, was sworn in Tuesday as provisional chief of the Ogdensburg Fire Department.

He is shown here with, from left: his brothers, Terry and David Farrell; Steven M. Badlam, outgoing chief; Mr. Farrell’s fiancee, Jackie Sweeney; her parents, Mary Lou and Patrick Sweeney; Mr. Farrell’s mother, June Farrell; and City Clerk Kathleen A. Bouchard. (Submitted Photo)

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