For the fifth time in five years, Unalaska is looking to hire a new fire chief.
Ramona Thompson was fired in early October after about a year and a half leading the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
Due to the fatal plane crash that month and Thompson's travel schedule, KUCB couldn't reach her for an interview until this week.
"Our current city manager pretty much said that she had determined that it was in the best interest of the community and the organization to terminate me without cause, and that's why I'm not working there anymore," she said.
Thompson has more than 35 years of fire and EMS experience. She previously worked as EMS coordinator for the Department of Public Safety, as well as director of clinical services for Iliuliuk Family and Health Services.