Richard Franchetta is a lifelong resident of Vineland, NJ who has a strong commitment to the community, in leading through service as a student, performer educator and administrator. Currently, he has served as Director of the Vineland Fire Department for the past 6 years and as Vineland’s Deputy City Clerk for 4 years.

He has a very interesting life story – including becoming a volunteer firefighter in high school, a dealer of craps, blackjack and roulette, a musician and co-founder of the musical group “Eleven-Eleven”. He toured with the band in London, England and throughout the eastern half of the United States. The group released 7 albums. He obtained his NJ Real Estate license in 2000. He graduated from Cumberland County College, Rutgers University and obtained a Master’s Degree in Paralegal Studies from George Washington University. He then obtained an Executive Juris Doctorate from Concord Law School, Los Angeles, CA (now part of Purdue University). He rejoined the Vineland Fire Department in 2013 and was elected President of the Volunteer Fire Association of Vineland. In 2015, he was hired as a Fire Inspector within the Vineland Fire Department. He went on to obtain a NJ Fire Official licensure and was elected Deputy Chief of VFD Station #4. He received certification as a Level 2 Fire Instructor working part-time at the Cumberland County Fire Academy and is currently the coordinator for the Firefighter 1 program.