Volunteer: Springfield trustees haven't enforced fire official requirements

NEW SPRINGFIELD

A township EMS volunteer scolded Springfield Township trustees at their meeting, stating they have not enforced the requirements they set two years ago for the fire chief and battalion chief’s positions.

Mike Wright complained during Wednesday’s session that Matt Gebhardt, who has been fire chief for two years, has still not obtained his Emergency Medical Technician Basic card. Wright said Battalion Chief Don Wharry also has failed to obtain the credential.

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