The search for Lafayette’s next Fire Chief continues to move forward as Lafayette Consolidated Government announces the interview panel that will assist in the next phase of the selection process. This announcement comes ahead of the Lafayette Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board’s scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 14 [lafayettela.gov], where the Board is expected to formally ratify the scores for the Fire Chief civil service examinations, held December 16, 2025.
Following the Board’s ratification, the list of qualifying candidates—determined by the Louisiana Office of State Examiner based on exam passage—will be provided to the administration, according to LCG. The establishment of the interview panel, along with the forthcoming release of the eligible candidate list, represents a key step in advancing the Fire Chief selection process. Next steps will include preliminary background screenings, followed by interviews conducted by the appointed panel. Final interviews and selection will be made by the Mayor-President.
The interview panel of respected community leaders and members of the Lafayette City Council will play an integral role in assessing candidates beyond their qualifications, focusing on leadership capabilities, emergency response experience, departmental management, and their vision for the future of the Lafayette Fire Department…