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Fire Chief Dave Shook to retire; council to announce transition plan next meeting

City of Geneva City Council · February 25, 2026
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Summary

Council was notified that Fire Chief Dave Shook plans to retire effective March 13; the council said a transition plan is being prepared and will be announced at a future meeting.

Council members were notified on Feb. 23 that Fire Chief Dave Shook intends to retire. According to the report, Chief Shook informed the city on Feb. 13 that, after nearly four-and-a-half years in the role, he plans to make March 13 his last working day and has offered to assist with a smooth transition.

A council member thanked the chief for his service and said staff are preparing a transition plan; the council expects to provide more details at the next council meeting. No formal personnel action was taken during the open meeting; the council moved into executive session later that evening for personnel matters.

The council expressed appreciation for Chief Shooks public service and indicated that announcements about the transition and next steps will follow in a subsequent public meeting.