Oct 29, 2024

Salina City Manager appoints interim fire chief

Posted Oct 29, 2024 7:53 PM
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Salina City Manager Mike Schrage has appointed Rodney “Shane” Pearson as the Interim Fire Chief. The interim appointment is the result of Fire Chief Anthony “Tony” Sneidar’s recent resignation. 

“I wish Chief Sneidar well and I appreciate Deputy Chief Pearson’s willingness to serve as the Interim Chief. Serving as Deputy Chief since November 2022, Chief Pearson will provide continuity and will build upon the initiatives started under Chief Sneidar’s leadership,” said Schrage.

Chief Pearson has worked for the Salina FireDepartment for a total of 23 years. Prior to his Deputy Chief role, he was the EMS Chief for almost 10 years, and previously served as Firefighter/EMT and Firefighter/Paramedic. He is the current Kansas State Firefighters Association President and serves on the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services. He will begin his interim role November 1, 2024.

The City has begun accepting applications for the Fire Chief position.