Fire Dept Merit Commission 2026-08-28

The Fire Department Merit Commission meeting for Greenwood, Indiana, held on August 28, 2026, focused primarily on the hiring process for full-time firefighter EMT positions. Chief Michelle discussed the success of the recent open hiring process managed through Public Safety Answers, which included online testing and psychological vetting, with 377 applicants participating. The commission approved continuing to use Public Safety Answers as the vendor for recruitment and testing, noting the associated costs and the nominal fee charged to applicants to offset expenses. Additionally, the commission addressed the expiration of the current eligibility list in October 2027 and authorized legal review to determine if the list could be dissolved and replaced with a new list from the upcoming hiring process. The Chief also highlighted the department's recent achievement of an ISO Class 1 rating, reflecting high standards in fire protection services. No other procurement or budget items were discussed.