City of Des Moines names 4 finalists for fire chief position

DES MOINES, Iowa — The city of Des Moines has named four finalists for the position of fire chief.

The search for a new chief began in August when current Des Moines Fire Chief John TeKippe announced his plans to retire at the end of the year. TeKippe served as the city’s fire chief for 16 years. His retirement is effective Dec. 22.

Now, the city plans to hold on-site interviews later this week, in the hopes of naming a chief later this month…

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