The president of the union representing Spokane firefighters has stepped down amid calls from the group for more input in the search for the city’s next chief.
John Goodman has informed International Association of Fire Fighters Local 29 of his intention to step down as president, citing “personal reasons” that had “nothing to do” with the current recruitment process.
“It’s coincidental,” Goodman said in an interview Tuesday.
Randy Marler, the acting president of the union, said executive board members were first informed Friday by email of Goodman’s impending departure, a day after five candidates, including interim fire Chief Brian Schaeffer, were interviewed to replace Chief Bobby Williams.