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Madelia fire chief asks council to approve hiring four firefighters after retirements
Summary
Fire Chief John told the council the department experienced three retirements last year and expects three more this year; he asked the council to approve the four candidates listed on the agenda to maintain staffing levels.
Fire Chief John told the council he is seeking approval to hire four firefighters to replace personnel lost to recent and expected retirements.
"We had three retirements last year. I've got another three coming this year," John said, explaining that two current members will remain through the training class in late April–May but will resign afterward. He said the hires would restore staffing levels and allow the department to maintain coverage as retirements take effect.
The request to approve the four candidates appeared on the workshop agenda for council action; the transcript records the presentation and questions but does not record a roll-call vote on the hires.
