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Police and fire chiefs outline staffing and event plans ahead of Cherry Fest

Whitehouse Council · June 2, 2026
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Police Chief Allan Baer said the department is preparing for Cherry Fest and the parade and noted a likely vacancy if an officer leaves; Fire Chief Jason Francis reported Spencer Wilkerson passed his paramedic exam and that the fire roster now lists 19 paramedics.

Police Chief Allan Baer told council June is a busy month with Cherry Fest, the parade and Safety Town; he said Julie's Fitness will not hold its 5K/10K on Cherry Fest Friday, easing police staffing demands. Baer said an officer may leave to move to Perrysburg and that a full-time vacancy could open later this summer.

Fire Chief Jason Francis said the department will celebrate Dave Beakas at an association meeting and reported that firefighter Spencer Wilkerson "passed his paramedic exam; 19 paramedics are now on the roster." Francis added the department is reviewing policies and creating joint procedures with Lucas County for joint responses.

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