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Evansville commission awards residency bonus point to Vanderburgh County applicants

5889652 · September 9, 2025
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On Sept. 9, the Evansville Fire Department of America Mission voted to grant a residency bonus point to applicants who live in Vanderburgh County after staff verified county residency for applicants using a government database.

The Evansville Fire Department of America Mission voted Sept. 9 to award a residency bonus point to applicants who live in Vanderburgh County, a change commissioners said will be used when certifying the hiring list.

The motion—moved by Commissioner Vick and carried by voice vote—directed that Vanderburgh County residents receive a bonus point on the application scoring. Staff said the decision follows a review of applicant addresses using a government database to verify county of residence.

Chief Gert reported that staff identified 44 applicants who…

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