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Northfield police down two cruisers; fire department urges residents to keep hydrants clear
Summary
Police reported two out-of-service cruisers—one needing major engine work and another struck in a parking lot with K-9 Frankie uninjured—while the Fire Department urged residents to clear hydrants and announced hiring plans and a June community event.
Police and fire officials updated council on operational issues and upcoming community outreach at the Feb. 11 meeting.
Police Chief Brian Zajac said the department is down two cruisers: one requires an expensive engine repair and the Village mechanic is determining whether to rebuild or replace the engine; a second cruiser was struck by a motorist in the MGM parking lot while K-9 Frankie was inside and was not injured.
Fire Captain Joe Zemek said the department has been receiving calls about hydrants buried in snow and reported that a private plow damaged a hydrant on Steeplechase. The department posted on Facebook asking property owners to keep hydrants clear; councilmember Renell Noack noted resident Sabrina Hines has organized groups to adopt hydrants and assist with clearing them.
Zemek also said the department is conducting background checks on part-time firefighter candidates and plans to request part-time appointments at the next council meeting if candidates are ready. The department expects to hire two new full-time firefighters in the second quarter of the year. The Fire Department's "Touch a Truck" event is scheduled for June 20 at the Fire Station, with an alternate rain date of Aug. 8.
Chief Buss was noted as having submitted a written monthly report earlier in the week; Service Department Superintendent Jason Walters was not present but provided a written report to council.
