Merit Commission authorizes lateral firefighter hiring process for two openings

Jul 10, 2026

Fire Chief Larry C. Alcorn told the Merit Commission the territory has two open firefighter positions and requested authorization to conduct a lateral hiring process; the board approved the request 4-0 after a motion by Tom Drake and a second from David Tinkey.

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Fire Chief Larry C. Alcorn asked the Brownsburg Fire Territory Merit Commission on July 10 for authorization to hold a lateral hiring process to fill two open firefighter positions. Chief Alcorn explained the department has "only two open positions" and requested board authorization to proceed with a lateral hire.

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