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Elkhart Fire Merit Commission approves two promotions, accepts two resignations and an 8-hour suspension
Summary
At its March 9, 2026 meeting, the Elkhart Fire Merit Commission approved promotions for Kevin Layman and Tia Garnett, accepted resignations from two firefighters and approved an eight-hour suspension for another employee; all actions were approved by voice vote with commissioners present.
Elkhart City — The Elkhart Fire Merit Commission on March 9 approved two promotions, accepted two resignations and approved an eight-hour suspension during a brief meeting in the city council chambers.
Fire Chief Dale told the commission that, under Indiana Code 36-8-3.5-16, Lieutenant Kevin Layman had been offered and accepted promotion to captain of Squad 2 on B-shift; the promotion is effective March 9, 2026, and his first shift in the new role will be March 10, 2026. A commissioner moved to approve the promotion, a second was recorded and the commission…
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