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Tower council appoints assistant fire chief and approves ambulance pay increases and hires
Summary
Council appointed Steve Freshour as assistant fire chief, approved a $1-per-hour increase for certain ambulance call rates, and authorized hires for the Tower Area Ambulance Service (contingent on background checks and certifications).
The City of Tower council approved multiple public-safety personnel actions at its April 14 meeting. Councilor Bob Anderson moved to appoint Steve Freshour to the position of Assistant Fire Chief and to vacate the Captain position within the Tower Fire Department; Councilor Joe Morin seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
On ambulance staffing and compensation, the council unanimously approved a $1-per-hour raise for Activated On Call, Activated All Call, and Transfer hourly rates. Councilor Kevin Norby moved to hire Karen Fischer as an Emergency Medical Technician for the Tower Area Ambulance Service, contingent on a background check and required documentation; Councilor Morin seconded. The council also approved hiring Daniel Fischer as an Emergency Medical Responder, contingent on a background check, required documentation, and obtaining necessary certifications.
Why it matters: these actions affect emergency-response capacity and compensation for on-call ambulance personnel, and they fill a senior position within the fire department.
Next steps: appointments and hires remain contingent on administrative checks and certification where specified; staff will complete onboarding and related paperwork.
