COLUMBUS, Ind. – Incoming Columbus Fire Chief Mike Compton has announced his selection of chief officers to serve on the departments Board of Chiefs.
The board serves as the administrative and operational leadership of the department.
Three chief officers presently serving on the board will remain in place under Compton. EMS Deputy Chief Mike Kutsko, Battalion Chief Mark Ziegler and Battalion Chief Dan Cleland all serve under current Fire Chief Dave Allmon.
Two additional reassignments were also announced. Captain Andy Lay will be reassigned as Deputy Chief of Operations and Captain Terry Whitis will be reassigned as Battalion Chief effective January 1.
Compton will be sworn in as fire chief on Friday.