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Fire Merit Commission

Meetings

  • Dates: as needed
  • Location: as posted

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Members

The Fire Merit Commission is comprised of five Commissioners appointed in the following manner: two, who shall be members of different political parties, appointed by the Mayor; one appointed by the City Council; and two, who shall be members of different political parties, elected by the career firefighters eligible to vote for such Commissioners as defined by state law.

  • Bryan Babb (Mayoral appointment, 4-year term, Jan. 2023 – Dec. 2026)
  • Ron Wilson (Mayoral appointment, 4-year term, Jan. 2023 – Dec. 2026)
  • Mike Peterson (Council appointment, 4-year term, Jan. 2023 – Dec. 2026)
  • Dave Cohen (elected by officers, 4-year term, Jan. 2022 – Dec. 2025
  • Vacant (elected by officers, 4-year term, Jan. 2022 – Dec. 2025)

Responsibilities

Proceedings for the suspension, demotion or dismissal of any member of the Fire Department shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by IC 36-8-3.5 and the Commission’s rules governing such proceedings.

Application

Submit an application to serve on this commission.