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.