The Bloomington Fire Merit Commission convened for its regular meeting on September 23, 2025, to address several key agenda items. The meeting commenced with a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on June 24, 2025. The motion received a second and was unanimously approved without discussion.

Following the approval of the minutes, the Commission moved to certify that an executive session had been held to discuss prospective employees, in accordance with state code. This motion also passed without opposition after a brief discussion.

The primary focus of the meeting was the certification and approval of the hiring list for the Bloomington Fire Department. A motion was made and seconded to adopt the hiring list as presented. The motion was approved unanimously, indicating the Commission's support for the new hires.

During the staff reports segment, updates were provided regarding upcoming events. A swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Additionally, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed Station 3, located at 810 Woodlawn Street, will take place on October 6 at 3:30 PM. This station, referred to as University Station, is situated north of Tenth Street, adjacent to the new Informatics Building.

The meeting concluded with no public comments or petitions, and a motion to adjourn was made and passed, bringing the session to a close. Overall, the meeting effectively addressed its agenda, with significant decisions made regarding personnel and upcoming community events.