The search continues Today for a new Yakima City Fire Chief and City Manager Cliff Moore says he's narrowed the search to four finalists. The position has been vacant since the retirement of former Chief Bob Stewart earlier this year.
The finalist pool includes current Indian River State College (Fort Pierce, Florida) Adjunct EMS Instructor Daniel Harshburger, current Kittitas Valley Fire and Rescue Deputy Fire Chief Richard Elliot, current Yakima Deputy Fire Chief Patrick Reid, and current Yakima Deputy Fire Chief Aaron Markham. A news release from the city of Yakima says the four finalists are scheduled to be in Yakima on Tuesday, May 15 for a round of interviews during the day and a community reception later that afternoon. The community reception happens in the Council Chambers at Yakima City Hall (129 N. 2nd Street) from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm and will be open to anyone wanting to meet the finalists.