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Board schedules firefighter exam and interviews, approves $295 advertisement
Summary
The board set a firefighter orientation and written exam for Jan. 31, 2026 and candidate interviews for Feb. 11, 2026; it approved a $295 National Minority Update ad for the Jan. 31 test.
The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners confirmed recruitment steps for the fire department at its Jan. 7, 2026 meeting. The firefighter orientation and written exam are scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. at Fire Department headquarters, and candidate interviews will be held on Feb. 11, 2026 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Lansing Municipal Center.
Commissioner Vitiritti presented an invoice for $295 to place a firefighter advertisement in National Minority Update tied to the Jan. 31 test. Commissioner Klausner moved, seconded by Commissioner Barajas, to approve payment; the motion carried with a unanimous voice vote. Police Chief Phillips and Fire Chief Kooyenga thanked commissioners for their efforts amid recruitment challenges.
The schedule and the advertising purchase are recorded in the minutes; the board did not vote on recruit selection at this meeting.
