Fire Department Leadership Transition
Summary
Following the resignation of Fire Chief Chris Connealy, the city has placed Assistant Chief James Leary as Interim Fire Chief and Captain Reed Churman as Interim Assistant Fire Chief. The commission will review these changes and upcoming departmental staffing plans.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Impacts on personnel compensation and departmental administration will be managed within existing budget allocations.
The community benefits from continuous leadership and operational stability within the Fire Department.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
Civil Service Commission - Oct 7, 2026
Following the resignation of Fire Chief Chris Connealy, the city has placed Assistant Chief James Leary as Interim Fire Chief and Captain Reed Churman as Interim Assistant Fire Chief. The commission will review these changes and upcoming departmental staffing plans.
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