PHOTO: Following the retirement of Selkirk Fire, Rescue and EMS Chief Ron Stocking in October, City Council approved Dale Hopkins as interim fire chief on Wednesday.
Stocking served as fire chief for Sandpoint, Westside and Sagle fire districts under a joint powers agreement, and Hopkins served as assistant fire chief. While council members made it official on Wednesday, Hopkins has been serving as interim fire chief since Stocking’s retirement on Oct. 15, said City Administrator Jennifer Stapleton.
“From an administration standpoint, both the mayor and I are very confident in his abilities not only to lead Selkirk Fire during this time, but also to appropriately represent the city of Sandpoint, be involved in our cross-departmental needs and discussions and, as appropriate, a member of our city-wide leadership team,” Stapleton said.