Commissioners recommend TUID appoint local firefighter as Tick Boon fire chief; training steps outlined

Jun 22, 2026

After executive session, the commission reported that local volunteers recommended Ricky Brinkerhoff as the qualified candidate for fire chief; commissioners said the TUID board should formally appoint him and that training (Fire 1 and Fire 2) must be scheduled.

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Commissioners reported that local fire volunteers recommended Ricky Brinkerhoff to lead the Tick Boon Fire Department and that he is certified at HAZMAT levels and committed to complete required recertification. The commission said the formal appointment must come from the TUID board and asked staff to notify that board and facilitate the candidate's training schedule.

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