SPRINGFIELD — The City of Springfield has chosen its next fire chief.
Jacob King will be affirmed as the next chief of the Springfield Fire Rescue Division at the City Commission meeting on June 6.
King has 27 years of fire rescue experience. He’s served as the fire chief at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base since 2009. Prior to that, he served as fire chief of the Bethel Township Fire Department.
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King is a veteran of the United States Air Force and was previously deployed to Afghanistan.
He said he’s “humbled and honored” to join Springfield Fire Rescue Division.
“I’m looking forward to serving alongside them, learning more about the organization, and becoming a part of the Springfield community,” King said.
Current chief Brian Miller announced he would be retiring earlier this year. 20 candidates applied for the position.
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City Manager Bryan Heck said King brings “a wealth of leadership and operational experience” to the role.
“He is an excellent fit to our fire division and organization and we’re confident that his leadership alongside the highly skilled professionals in the organization will enhance our public safety efforts for years to come,” Heck said.
City Commission will meet at 7 p.m. on June 6.
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