The city of Collinsville recently announced the selection of Kevin Edmond, a 26-year veteran of the Mentor, Ohio Fire Department, as the new chief of the Collinsville Fire Department, according to a press release.
The announcement follows an extensive search conducted by the Illinois Fire Chief’s Association. This search and evaluation process was intricate and collaborative, encompassing interviews with stakeholders, the conducting of an Assessment Center and interviews with the top three applicants. At the conclusion of this process, Edmond was identified as the top and preferred applicant unanimously by the selection committee.