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Confirmation of 25 Firefighters After Probation

Original title: Consideration and potential action regarding the final recommendation of the Fire Chief regarding hiring of candidates following successful completion of the probationary period: i. Christopher Battaglia, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 ii. Robert Blackwood, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 iii. Sullivan Buechner, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 iv. Phillip Burton, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 v. Jesse Drake, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 vi. Gavin Ezzell, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 vii. Matthew Flunker, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 viii. Marshall Goodrich, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 ix. Zander Hartung, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 x. Diego Herrera, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xi. Lucas Kilian, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xii. Lucas Milewski, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xiii. Carly Mohns, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xiv. Celia Mueller, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xv. Adam Newville, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xvi. Tyler Olszewski, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xvii. Kian Preimesberger, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xviii. Brennan Price, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xix. Aidan Pyper, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xx. Dillan Rickaby, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xxi. Kevin Rilea, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xxii. Madeline Schulist, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xxiii. Vincent Stierman, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xxiv. Kenneth Vasquez, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026 xxv. William Wallace, Firefighter, effective 07/06/2026

June 8, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This action confirms the permanent employment status of 25 local firefighters, ensuring the department maintains its staffing levels for emergency services.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Firefighters listed

These individuals are transitioning from probationary status to permanent employment status.

Fire Chief

The Chief provided the final recommendation for the hiring of these candidates.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 8, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The is reviewing a recommendation to officially hire 25 individuals as permanent firefighters. These candidates have all successfully completed their required .

Key Facts

  • The Police and Fire Commission is considering the final recommendation of the Fire Chief to grant permanent status to 25 probationary firefighters.
  • The effective date for the permanent hiring of all 25 candidates is 07/06/2026.
  • The list of candidates includes: Christopher Battaglia, Robert Blackwood, Sullivan Buechner, Phillip Burton, Jesse Drake, Gavin Ezzell, Matthew Flunker, Marshall Goodrich, Zander Hartung, Diego Herrera, Lucas Kilian, Lucas Milewski, Carly Mohns, Celia Mueller, Adam Newville, Tyler Olszewski, Kian Preimesberger, Brennan Price, Aidan Pyper, Dillan Rickaby, Kevin Rilea, Madeline Schulist, Vincent Stierman, Kenneth Vasquez, and William Wallace.

Why It Matters

This action confirms the permanent employment status of 25 local firefighters, ensuring the department maintains its staffing levels for emergency services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to complete a probationary period?
It means the firefighters have finished their initial trial period of employment and are now being recommended for permanent status.
Does this action change fire department staffing levels?
The document confirms the permanent status of 25 existing probationary employees, which maintains the current staffing capacity.

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Large-scale cohort transition

The simultaneous transition of 25 firefighters suggests a large, synchronized hiring cycle for the department.

Police and Fire Commission

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Sources

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  • Controversy5
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