Saline Area Fire Department Announces Finalists For Fire Chief Position

Press release from The City of Saline:

Finalists for Fire Chief

Saline Area Fire Department Announces Finalists for Fire Chief Position

Today, the SAFD announced two finalists for the Fire Chief position.

“As many are aware, Chief Hoeft will be retiring in June after an impressive and distinguished career with Saline Fire,” said Mayor Brian Marl, Chair of the Saline Area Fire Board. “As such, we initiated a search process in late 2020, with the assistance of Frank Walsh, from Walsh Municipal Services, and the response has been phenomenal – more than 50 applicants, 43 candidates with command level experience.”

Mr. Walsh added, “The Saline Fire brand is strong. The region’s reputation in Michigan is one to be proud of. This process drew an unparalleled list of stellar candidates.”

The finalists for Saline Fire Chief are:

• Brandon Sears, Lieutenant, Saline Area Fire Department
• Jason Sperle, Fire Marshal, Pittsfield Township Fire Department

The Saline Area Fire Board will conduct public interviews with the two finalists on Wednesday, April 7th, beginning at 6 p.m. The interviews will be held in the City Council Chambers, (100 North Harris Street). The public is welcome to attend, the interviews will also be broadcast live on Facebook and Zoom. Additional details, including log-in information will be shared in the coming days.

Comment cards will also be made available on the 7th to those who attend in-person – an electronic version will be provided to those who participate remotely.

The Saline Area Fire Board hopes to make a final decision regarding this matter in the coming weeks.

If residents have any questions or concerns, they are encouraged to contact Mayor Marl directly – the Mayor’s phone number is (734) 272-3654, he may also be reached by email, at bmarl@cityofsaline.org.

This press release was produced by the City of Saline. The views expressed here are the author’s own.