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Silver Spring supervisors adopt ordinance to establish Fire Chief position
Summary
The Board approved Ordinance 2026‑04 to add Chapter 20 to the township code creating a Fire Chief position and advisory Fire & Rescue Services Board; supervisors requested job descriptions and credential standards to follow.
On May 27 the Silver Spring Township Board of Supervisors approved Ordinance 2026‑04, which adds Chapter 20 to the Township Code to establish the position of Fire Chief and a Fire & Rescue Services advisory board.
Supervisor David R. Lenker asked whether official job descriptions, credentials and minimum requirements for the position would be provided; staff indicated that information will be supplied. Lenker emphasized his support for local fire companies and for ensuring appropriate funding through the fire tax allocation.
On a Brown/Potteiger motion the ordinance was adopted. The ordinance recognizes and authorizes the Township’s fire companies and designates a Fire Chief as the administrator of Fire & Rescue Services. The Board requested that staff provide written job descriptions and credential requirements for the position following adoption.
The ordinance was adopted as a local code amendment; further administrative steps (job posting, application process and any credential verifications) will follow Township personnel procedures.
