Fire Merit Commission 09 14 26 Meeting Recording

The City of Elkhart Fire Merit Commission held a meeting on September 14, 2026, primarily focused on personnel promotions within the fire department. The commission approved the initiation of promotional testing processes for the ranks of suppression lieutenant and suppression driver operator, following Indiana Code 36-8-3.5. Additionally, the commission formally recognized the promotion of Lieutenant Jake Lighty to captain. The meeting also included acceptance of communications regarding firefighter recognitions for outstanding achievements and a citizen's CPR efforts, which were to be acknowledged at an upcoming common council meeting. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were discussed during this session.