Former Hamilton Fire Chief Richard Kraemer Named Mercer County OEM Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, April 29th, 2024

Trenton, NJ – Mercer County Executive Dan Benson announced Chief Richard Kraemer as the new Mercer County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator.

Kraemer comes to Mercer County after spending over 20 years in Hamilton Township Fire Service and eventually serving as Executive Head of the Hamilton Township Fire Division. Prior to his appointment as Executive head of Hamilton’s newly-consolidated fire service, he served as Chief for Hamilton Fire District 6. Kraemer will be replacing recently retired OEM Coordinator Robert Hartmann.

“With the recent pandemic, changing landscape of natural disasters, and the new requirements of emergency preparedness, Mercer County Emergency Management finds itself at a critical point. Strong leadership will be required as we navigate the challenges ahead. Thank you to County Executive Benson for the opportunity to continue serving the community,” said Richard Kraemer, newly appointed Mercer County OEM Director.

“I am very pleased that we have been able to appoint someone of Chief Kraemer’s caliber. He will be invaluable in establishing and maintaining the strong relationships with our local, county, and state emergency management partners,” said Ana Montero, Deputy Administrator of Public Health & Safety.

“Chief Kraemer is an outstanding choice for OEM Director. He has my full faith and confidence that he will ensure we have a top-notch Office of Emergency Management,” said Mercer County Board of Commissioners’ Chairman John A. Cimino.

“Chief Kraemer did a first-class job running the Hamilton Fire Division, and I know he will bring that same decisive leadership to Mercer County,” said County Executive Dan Benson.