


Sedlock said he plans to review the names of potential candidates with trustees in the near future. Sedlock will lead a force of more than 50 Fire Department personnel, which include approximately three-dozen part-time firefighter/medics.Ī main task for the chief moving forward is to select a fire prevention officer and deputy fire chief.

"We owed it to our residents to do our due diligence in making sure we got the right person," said Shreffler. Shreffler acknowledged that the process of selecting Sedlock was time consuming, adding that it involved consultation with the Ohio Fire Chief's Association. The two other candidates who interviewed with trustees were Robert Morton, a battalion chief in Liberty Township and Tom Ross, who has current affiliations with the Jackson and Perry fire departments. Additional candidates interview for chief's post Willing to train Licensure or Certification Requirements: Must possess a valid State of Ohio drivers license and remain insurable under the Townships vehicle. "I was very pleased and overwhelmed with excitement," the chief said regarding the special moment. The new fire chief will earn an annual salary of $78,000, Shreffler said.Īccording to Sedlock, the call from officials came around 8:30 p.m., notifying him of the selection. That type of institutional knowledge is extremely valuable," Shreffler said. Find the closest fire station to your home including contact information, maps and more.
