Linn County approves four probationary firefighter hires

Nov 24, 2025

Linn County commissioners voted unanimously to hire four probationary firefighters — Michael Newton, Zach Wills, Evan McDonald and Nick Mitchell — most pending prescreenings, a step commissioners said will help fill vacancies in the county’s fire coverage.

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Linn County commissioners on Nov. 24 approved hiring four probationary firefighters, motions commissioners said will help boost staffing across county stations.

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