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Richfield confirms Janelle Brooks as fire chief, effective June 12
Summary
Janelle Brooks, a 20-year firefighter with 14 years in Richfield and four years as assistant chief, was confirmed unanimously as the city’s fire chief and fire services director, succeeding Mike Dobish upon his retirement.
RICHFIELD, Minn. — The Richfield City Council unanimously confirmed the appointment of Janelle Brooks as the city’s fire chief and fire services director, effective June 12, 2025.
Councilmember Christiansen introduced the appointment after a recruitment process that produced nine applicants, two of whom met minimum qualifications. The hiring steps included a preferred qualifications review, a…
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