Corridor 9

Rumors have been flying lately about the appointment of a new Chief for the Madisonville Fire Department. There were quite a few applications that were submitted for the position but, as far as I’m aware, only 3 people were actually interviewed. One candidate was from the Hopkinsville Fire Department, another was the current director of the State Fire & Rescue training school for Area 2, while the third is currently a Lieutenant for Madisonville.

I’ve heard that the likely choice will be Lt. Steve Stoltz of the Madisonville Fire Department. It is my firm opinion that this would be the best choice for our department. He has leadership experience, is very progressive in his firefighting and rescue tactics, and is proactive in training as well as bettering the department. In addition, he’s an Emergency Medical Tech who has seen how we EMT’s have been treated under the past administration.

While I do not have any information about the Hopkinsville candidate, I have been exposed to the Area 2 director and have some strong objections to his possible selection for Chief. It’s my understanding that one of our firefighters placed a call to him last evening inquiring as to whether he’d heard anything yet. While he may have been keeping quiet, it’s my understanding that he hasn’t received any information yet about the position. I’m sure if he was given the position he would have stated that he was unable to talk about it. However, to state that he knew nothing indicates that hasn’t been given the position. This is important due to he fact that a briefing is scheduled for 2PM today to announce the new Chief.

I’ll definitely keep you posted

UPDATE: Unofficially Official word is that Steve Stoltz has the job. Congratulations Chief Steve Stoltz!