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Fire chief to vacate post in July; council to consider interim appointment
Summary
The fire chief told council his last day will be in late July and said he will request legislation to appoint an interim assistant chief; civil service certification for chief and captain lists and an entry-level firefighter test were also reported.
At the May 18 meeting the fire chief informed the council that civil service has certified the list for fire chief and captain, an entry-level firefighter test is scheduled for the next day, and that he plans to vacate his position in late July.
The chief thanked council for approving turnout gear and a ventilation fan, noting most of that equipment is funded by an existing grant. He said he will ask the council to adopt legislation in two readings to appoint an interim assistant chief; he asked that the second reading be treated as an emergency so the interim appointment aligns with payroll timing and avoids a gap in department leadership.
Council members and staff discussed the timing and pay-period implications; the mayor and administration will process necessary documentation as the chief's departure approaches. The council did not take final action on the appointment at this meeting.
