Marshalltown Fire Chief David Rierson received high praise from one of his bosses — city administrator Jessica Kinser this week. “I was not here when Chief Rierson was hired,” Kinser said. “But I don’t think Marshalltown could have a made a better choice for fire chief. Seeing him working with the department and building a team is something I am in admiration of. And I continually learn from him and his leadership skills through the number of books and seminars he presents to us. I want to thank him for five years of service.” Kinser delivered the praise at Monday’s city council meeting and on Wednesday, Rierson talked candidly about his five years at the helm. “It has not been without its challenges,” he said. “But I knew there were some challenges coming in. I expected that. “I think coming in from the outside of the department in my case was a benefit.