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Ottawa board approves fire candidate background; schedules swearing-ins for new hires
Summary
The board approved the background check for fire candidate Jackson Novak and noted his anticipated swearing-in March 26; it also recorded that lateral police transfer Kyle Henson passed psychological testing and will be sworn in April 7, and that Oaths of Office were completed for two other fire hires.
The City of Ottawa Board of Fire and Police Commissioners on Feb. 11 approved a fire candidate’s background check and recorded swearing-in dates for several hires.
The board approved Jackson Novak’s background after the minutes noted he passed a psychological exam administered by Stanard & Associates on Feb. 12, 2026; his medical exam was listed as pending and the background investigation returned with no concerns. The minutes state Novak is anticipated to be sworn in on March 26, 2026. The motion to approve Novak’s background was made by Tim McTaggart and seconded by Steve Malinsky; the minutes record "All ayes."
The board also noted that lateral transfer candidate Kyle Henson passed his psychological evaluation with Stanard & Associates and that his swearing-in has been scheduled for the April 7, 2026 regular city council meeting. In correspondence the board recorded that Oaths of Office have been completed and received for fire new hires Lauren Bangert and Kenneth Harris.
No further details on medical clearance, assignment, or start-of-duty duties are recorded in the minutes; the actions recorded were approvals and scheduling rather than final staffing assignments.
