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Schererville approves six part‑time firefighter‑EMTs; attorney previews merit‑board hires

Schererville Town Board of Safety · January 8, 2026
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Fire Chief Robert Patterson presented six vetted part‑time firefighter‑EMT candidates; the board unanimously approved their hires. Attorney Christian Bartholomew said the merit board will certify an eligible list and the department expects to hire two more from that list at a later meeting.

Fire Chief Robert Patterson told the Schererville Town Board of Safety that interviews for part‑time firefighter‑EMTs are complete and that six candidates meet hiring standards. The names of the six recommended hires were read into the record and the board approved hiring them by unanimous roll‑call vote.

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