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Newport commissioners approve EMS promotions, tree‑board and OKI appointments
Summary
The Newport Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two EMS promotions, ratified a tree‑board appointment and confirmed the city’s OKI representative and alternate; the mayor recused himself on the alternate appointment. All items passed by roll call.
The Newport Board of Commissioners on Nov. 17 approved a slate of personnel orders, including promotions within the city’s fire/EMS ranks and new appointments to advisory and regional boards.
Chief Flussell introduced Commissioner's Order No. 78 promoting Christopher Schack to engineer medic in the EMS department, effective Oct. 29, 2025, and said Schack, who has served in an acting engineer role for more than two years, 'did exceptionally well' on the promotional exam. The board moved, seconded and approved the order by roll call.
Commissioner's Order No. 79 promoted Albert Hopple (also referred to…
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