Discussion:
I am happy to recommend Mike Nelson to be the next Fire Chief.
Mike comes to us with vast experience in multiple areas of public service. He has previously served the cities of Shakopee and Savage in public works positions. He has also held various firefighter and officer positions with the Rochester, Savage, and South Metro Fire Departments. He has extensive experience in creating and executing training plans, public education, incident command, and specialized emergency response.
Mike holds degrees in Fire Science Technology and Organizational Leadership as well as a number of both leadership and technical certifications. His extensive and well-rounded experience would be a great asset to our community.