Muncie Fire Merit Commission October 8, 2026

The Muncie Fire Merit Commission met on October 8, 2026. The commission reviewed its September 10 meeting minutes and heard the fire chief’s report on department training and certifications. It approved the chief’s recommendation concerning probationary employment; the roll-call vote was unanimous. The resulting vacancy opened a recruit position, and the chief presented three eligible candidates and recommended Travis Sutherland for a conditional offer of employment. The commission moved and seconded support for that recommendation, and Sutherland was congratulated and asked to complete follow-up documentation. No contracts, purchases, or budget allocations were discussed.

The commission also received a brief attorney update regarding disciplinary matter 25-01 and recognized firefighter Matthew Reese with the 2026 Denise Moore Stewardship Award for his instructional contributions and care of department equipment and facilities. The meeting adjourned after a motion and vote. No procurement activity was identified.