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Muncie Fire Merit Commission opens 2026 promotion and hiring processes; annual budget submitted to council
Summary
The Muncie Fire Merit Commission voted to open the 2026 promotion and hiring processes, set application windows and timelines, and noted an annual budget of about $34,000 has been submitted to the City Council.
The Muncie Fire Merit Commission voted on Sept. 11 to open its 2026 promotion and hiring processes and set timelines for applications and testing, and commissioners said the commission’s annual budget — about $34,000 — has been submitted to the City Council for consideration.
The commission approved a motion to open the hiring and promotional processes; Commissioner Keith Herbert made the motion and it was seconded and carried with all present voting in favor. Commissioners also approved the minutes of the commission’s Sept. 14, 2025 meeting earlier in the session.
Why it matters: the timelines and testing materials set now determine who will be eligible for promotion and for new-hire certification lists during 2026, affecting staffing levels for the Muncie Fire Department and the pool of candidates available to fill vacancies as firefighters transfer or depart.
Commissioners and staff described key dates and components for candidates. The commission…
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