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East Grand Forks council authorizes hiring process for fire chief and names interim chief
Summary
Council authorized the hiring process for a permanent fire chief and approved appointing Assistant Chief Paul Hansen as interim fire chief effective June 22, 2026, at $47.93 per hour.
The East Grand Forks City Council on May 19 authorized staff to start the hiring process for the fire chief position and approved appointing Assistant Chief Paul Hansen as interim fire chief effective June 22, 2026. The interim appointment sets pay at grade 22, step 1, at $47.93 per hour.
Dale Helms moved to begin the hiring process for the fire chief; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. Karen Peterson moved the interim appointment of Paul Hansen and Dale Helms seconded; the council approved the appointment on a roll call vote.
The meeting record shows no amendments to the interim hiring terms and does not record a timeline for the permanent recruitment beyond authorizing staff to begin the process. The action follows separate personnel approvals earlier in the meeting, including a public works mechanic hire and other staffing motions.
