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Pierz Fire Chief to Step Down; Council Approves New Chief, Captain and Modest Stipend Increases
Summary
Fire Chief Dan Rocheleau announced he will step down after six years; council approved Scott Saehr as next chief, Darvin Saehr as captain and a three-year plan of modest annual stipend increases totaling $1,350 per year split with the local association.
Fire Chief Dan Rocheleau told the Pierz City Council on July 13 that he will step down as chief after six years in the role but will remain a firefighter. The council approved department recommendations to appoint Scott Saehr as Fire Chief and Darvin Saehr as Captain to replace John Duschner, whose nine-year term as captain had ended. Council approved the officer changes by unanimous motion.
A Fire Officer Wage Review Committee recommended modest annual stipend increases for officer roles: Fire Chief +$400, Assistant Chief +$300, Captain +$300, Training Officer +$150 and Secretary +$200, for a total annual increase of $1,350. The minutes state the City will cover half the cost and the partner association will cover the other half; the committee referenced both "PRAPA" and "PRAFPA" in the minutes when describing that partner contribution. Council recorded approval of the committee recommendations and the officer appointments. The action will change the department's stipend schedule beginning in the next contract period; the minutes do not specify exact effective dates for each increase.
The council formally thanked Rocheleau for his service, recognizing his progression from firefighter (2007) to Training Officer, Assistant Chief and Fire Chief. No public opposition or alternative candidates were recorded in the minutes. Next procedural steps—such as contract language or effective dates—were not detailed in the meeting record.
