{"id":129830,"date":"2026-04-22T16:15:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:15:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=129830"},"modified":"2026-04-23T17:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T21:01:36","slug":"update-on-fire-services-consolidation-and-new-executive-fire-chief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2026\/04\/22\/update-on-fire-services-consolidation-and-new-executive-fire-chief\/","title":{"rendered":"Update on fire services consolidation and new Executive Fire Chief"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_113134\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-113134\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t2024AllenCountyBanner.jpg\" alt=\"Official banner for Allen County Indiana.\" width=\"700\" height=\"361\" class=\"size-full wp-image-113134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t2024AllenCountyBanner.jpg 700w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t2024AllenCountyBanner-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t2024AllenCountyBanner-150x77.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/t2024AllenCountyBanner-696x359.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-113134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Official banner for Allen County Indiana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Allen County officials and regional fire service leaders held a press conference today to provide an update on fire services consolidation efforts and to introduce the new Executive Fire Chief, Jeremy Bush.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Allen County Board of Commissioners news release:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Allen County Fire Protection Districts: Update on Fire Services Consolidation Effort &#038; Introduction of New Executive Fire Chief<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Allen County, Indiana (April 22, 2026) \u2013 Allen County officials and regional fire service leaders held a press conference today to provide an update on the ongoing effort to unify four Fire Protection Districts and one Fire &#038; EMS Territory into the single, consolidated Allen County Fire and EMS Protection District (ACFED). The consolidated department will serve most of unincorporated Allen County and aims to deliver a more reliable, efficient, and sustainable emergency response system for residents.<\/p>\n<p>Commissioner Rich Beck greeted a packed room and introduced the program\u2019s first speaker, Larry Owen, Southwest Allen Fire District Advisory Board member and member of the Fire Oversight Board. He shared an overview of the history of the fire protection district model noting that it was invented in 1980 to provide a mechanism for fire service consolidation. Formed in 1986, the Southwest Allen Fire Protection District (SWFD) was one of the first districts created in the State of Indiana.<\/p>\n<p>The press conference was held in the Training Center behind SWFD Station 1, part of the original fire district in Allen County, in recognition of the groundbreaking decisions that were made 40 years ago and where they were being made today as fire leaders move into the future with a county-wide organization. Owen shared that, \u201cAnd now, Allen County is on the cusp of creating more history and more trailblazing action by establishing the first true county-wide fire district in the State of Indiana.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Throughout the process, county leaders have highlighted several key realities driving the need for change:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Volunteer availability has sharply declined across the region and the state.<\/li>\n<li>As the county population grows, emergency incidents are increasing in both number and complexity.<\/li>\n<li>Service expectations, training standards, and response requirements have risen significantly.<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining the current structure is neither sustainable nor responsible long-term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bob Byrd, Board Chairman of the East Central Fire &#038; EMS Protection Territory and Fire Oversight Board member, echoed Owen\u2019s assessment of the success of the district model saying, \u201cOne thing everyone in emergency services learns early: we cannot save every life. But we can give every person the best possible chance. This Unified District will save lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Byrd shared that the entire process has been, \u201cdeliberate and thoughtful,\u201d noting that the first discussions among the Allen County Fire Chiefs began in 2019, but the Fire Oversight Board meetings began taking place regularly in January 2024. As part of the consolidation effort, the Oversight team recognized that hiring an Executive Fire and EMS Chief was essential to guide the transition as well as to lead the unified Fire Protection District. They put together a hiring committee that, \u201cdeveloped a comprehensive process including job posting, qualifications, screening, evaluation criteria, and interview questions. A Candidate Evaluation Packet was created. The position was posted in early February, and three candidates were selected to be interviewed in early March. After thorough discussion, the committee unanimously selected the individual we are introducing today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Fire Oversight Board unanimously selected Jeremy Bush, former President of the Fort Wayne Metro Firefighters Union, to be the first ever Allen County Executive Fire and EMS Chief.<\/p>\n<p>Bush shared, \u201cI\u2019m honored to accept the role of Allen County Executive Fire &#038; EMS Chief, focused on supporting our people, strengthening our system, and delivering for the public we are sworn to protect.\u201d He continued, noting that the process, \u201cis about more than unifying departments. It\u2019s about aligning people, resources, and leadership around a common mission. It\u2019s about building a system where firefighters have the support they need, chiefs have the tools to lead, elected officials and boards have confidence in the direction, and communities receive consistent, high-quality service, while taxpayers know it\u2019s being done the right way.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The consolidated department is designed to reduce duplication, improve operational efficiency, and provide consistent staffing, training, and service levels. Officials noted that life safety, incident stabilization, property conservation, and strong patient outcomes remain the core priorities. Investments will be measured against those critical needs.<\/p>\n<p>The Fire Oversight Board will continue to work closely with participating communities, local stakeholders, and public safety professionals to ensure they remain informed and meaningfully involved throughout the process. The Board has also been working with legal counsel to ensure all steps meet statutory and procedural requirements. At this point in the process, all participating units have signed either a resolution or interlocal agreement declaring their commitment to the merger, which goes into effect on January 1, 2027.<\/p>\n<p>Bush closed by saying, \u201cWe succeed when we . . . build a system our communities can depend on, and one our firefighters are proud to serve in. That\u2019s exactly what we intend to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Of note, the following individuals made up the hiring committee:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Robert Armstrong \u2013 President, Allen County Council<\/li>\n<li>Richard Beck \u2013 Allen County Commissioner<\/li>\n<li>Bob Byrd \u2013 East Central Fire and EMS Board Chair<\/li>\n<li>Mike Cahill \u2013 Citizen Member<\/li>\n<li>Larry Owen \u2013 Southwest District Board Chair<\/li>\n<li>Jeff Berning \u2013 Fire Chief, Northeast Fire District<\/li>\n<li>Robert Boren \u2013 Fire Chief, Northwest Fire District<\/li>\n<li>Doug Call \u2013 Fire Chief, East Central Fire and EMS Protection Territory<\/li>\n<li>Don Patnoude \u2013 Fire Chief, Southwest Fire District<\/li>\n<li>Gale Stelzer \u2013 Fire Chief, West Central Fire District<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Fire Oversight Board convened over the course of several years and consisted of various individuals who represented Allen County Council, the Board of Commissioners, each Fire Protection District and the Fire &#038; EMS Protection Territory and at times included legal counsel and consulting services.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_07_14_header.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"City and County officials at a meeting concerning the County&#039;s Renaissance Square proposal.  Photo taken July 14, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='d60591fe872a54d09963423a879ca9fd' data-image-id=\"3364\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/2009_07_14_header.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2009_07_14_header.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/07\/14 - County&#039;s Renaissance Square proposal\" data-description=\"City and County officials at a meeting concerning the County&#039;s Renaissance Square proposal.  Photo taken July 14, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/07\/14 - County&#039;s Renaissance Square proposal\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/07\/14 - County&#039;s Renaissance Square proposal\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"3364\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/blog-headers\/thumbs\/thumbs_2009_07_14_header.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/118721.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Allen County Councilwoman Paula Hughes announced on October 28, 2009, that she would not be seeking re-election to the Allen County Council.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='d60591fe872a54d09963423a879ca9fd' data-image-id=\"4240\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/118721.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/thumbs\/thumbs_118721.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/10\/28: Re-election notice\" data-description=\"Allen County Councilwoman Paula Hughes announced on October 28, 2009, that she would not be seeking re-election to the Allen County Council.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/10\/28: Re-election notice\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/10\/28: Re-election notice\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"4240\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/thumbs\/thumbs_118721.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/118741.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Allen County Councilwoman Paula Hughes announced on October 28, 2009, that she would not be seeking re-election to the Allen County Council.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='d60591fe872a54d09963423a879ca9fd' data-image-id=\"4241\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/118741.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/thumbs\/thumbs_118741.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/10\/28: Re-election notice\" data-description=\"Allen County Councilwoman Paula Hughes announced on October 28, 2009, that she would not be seeking re-election to the Allen County Council.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/10\/28: Re-election notice\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/10\/28: Re-election notice\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"4241\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/thumbs\/thumbs_118741.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/118715.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Allen County Councilwoman Paula Hughes announced on October 28, 2009, that she would not be seeking re-election to the Allen County Council.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='d60591fe872a54d09963423a879ca9fd' data-image-id=\"4242\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/118715.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/thumbs\/thumbs_118715.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/10\/28: Re-election notice\" data-description=\"Allen County Councilwoman Paula Hughes announced on October 28, 2009, that she would not be seeking re-election to the Allen County Council.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/10\/28: Re-election notice\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/10\/28: Re-election notice\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"4242\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/assorted-photos\/thumbs\/thumbs_118715.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/zoeller_greg.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller. 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From left to right: Allen County Councilwoman Paula Hughes, IN Representative Jeff Espich, IN Senator David Long, IN Representatives Randy Borror and Phyllis Pond and IN Senator Dennis Kruse. Photo taken December 10, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='d60591fe872a54d09963423a879ca9fd' data-image-id=\"4864\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/122842.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_122842.jpg\" data-title=\"Property Tax Caps panel discussion\" data-description=\"Property Tax Caps panel discussion at the Allen County Public Library&#039;s main branch. From left to right: Allen County Councilwoman Paula Hughes, IN Representative Jeff Espich, IN Senator David Long, IN Representatives Randy Borror and Phyllis Pond and IN Senator Dennis Kruse. Photo taken December 10, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Property Tax Caps panel discussion\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Property Tax Caps panel discussion\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"4864\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_122842.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/allen-county-council\/120581.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Newly elected Allen County Council Vice-President Darren Vogt and President Paula Hughes. 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Courtesy photo.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels held a ceremonial bill signing\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels held a ceremonial bill signing\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5163\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_red_cross_signing.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/trooper_noone.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Indiana State Police Trooper Chris Noone. Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='d60591fe872a54d09963423a879ca9fd' data-image-id=\"5205\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/trooper_noone.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_trooper_noone.jpg\" data-title=\"ISP Trooper Chris Noone\" data-description=\"Indiana State Police Trooper Chris Noone. 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Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='d60591fe872a54d09963423a879ca9fd' data-image-id=\"5249\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/hana-stith-african-african-american-museum.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_hana-stith-african-african-american-museum.jpg\" data-title=\"IN Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman and Hana Stith\" data-description=\"IN Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman and Hana Stith with the latter&#039;s award recognizing her outstanding contribution to Hoosier Hospitality. Courtesy photo.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"IN Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman and Hana Stith\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"IN Lieutenant Governor Becky Skillman and Hana Stith\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5249\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_hana-stith-african-african-american-museum.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/rokita.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Secretary Rokita poses alongside 8 foot stacks of folders that formerly held corporate documents before being digitally scanned as part of the office&#039;s e-Services initiatives. Courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='d60591fe872a54d09963423a879ca9fd' data-image-id=\"5276\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/rokita.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_rokita.jpg\" data-title=\"Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita\" data-description=\"Secretary Rokita poses alongside 8 foot stacks of folders that formerly held corporate documents before being digitally scanned as part of the office&#039;s e-Services initiatives. Courtesy photo.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5276\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_rokita.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/133099.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filing a complaint at the Allen County Superior Court on May 27, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='d60591fe872a54d09963423a879ca9fd' data-image-id=\"5353\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/133099.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_133099.jpg\" data-title=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller\" data-description=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller filing a complaint at the Allen County Superior Court on May 27, 2010.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5353\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_133099.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/133101.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and Allen County Clerk of Courts Therese Brown on May 27, 2010.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='d60591fe872a54d09963423a879ca9fd' data-image-id=\"5354\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/133101.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_133101.jpg\" data-title=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and Therese Brown\" data-description=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and Allen County Clerk of Courts Therese Brown on May 27, 2010.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and Therese Brown\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and Therese Brown\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-image-id=\"5354\"\n\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_133101.jpg\"\/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/35885.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Michelle Carrao (2nd from right) received the Distinguished Hoosier award for her work as a victims advocate. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is second from the left with former FWPD Chief Neil Moore on his left. The photo was taken June 30, 2010 - courtesy photo.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='d60591fe872a54d09963423a879ca9fd' data-image-id=\"5384\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/35885.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/in\/thumbs\/thumbs_35885.jpg\" data-title=\"Michelle Carrao\" data-description=\"Michelle Carrao (2nd from right) received the Distinguished Hoosier award for her work as a victims advocate. Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller is second from the left with former FWPD Chief Neil Moore on his left. 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