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Boise City Council names Aaron Hummel fire chief; oath administered
Summary
The Boise City Council approved and administered the oath of office to Aaron Hummel as Boise Fire chief during a change-of-command ceremony, praising outgoing chief Niemeyer and noting the appointment will be effective Nov. 16, 2025.
Boise — The Boise City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Aaron Hummel as fire chief and administered the oath of office during a change-of-command ceremony attended by firefighters and family members. The appointment was moved and seconded by council members and carried by roll call.
The mayor and several council members praised outgoing Chief Niemeyer for five years of leadership and highlighted station remodels, wildfire-mitigation work along the foothills and efforts to build community trust. After the roll-call vote, Hummel repeated the oath and addressed the council and audience, saying, “I will honorably perform the duties of fire chief and faithfully serve the citizens of Boise to the best of my knowledge and ability.”
City leaders framed the hire as an internal promotion and a continuity decision. A council member pointed to Hummel's local work, including station planning and community engagement, as evidence he is prepared to lead the department into a period of continued growth and change. The mayor noted the appointment takes effect Nov. 16, 2025.
The council recessed briefly for the ceremonial portion of the evening and invited the public to a reception following the oath. The council will continue routine business at 6 p.m., including other agenda items covered later in the meeting.
Details of the formal action: the motion to appoint Hummel passed by unanimous roll-call vote; the clerk recorded affirmative votes and the oath was administered immediately afterward.
