By COLE REIF
Great Bend Post
The Great Bend Fire Department started their recruiting academy last week as they look to fill their shift positions. Fire Chief Brent Smith introduced three new hires to the Great Bend City Council at Monday’s meeting. Alex Rodriguez, Drew Blake and Trey Milsap were all welcomed by the council.
"I appreciate these three guys," said Smith. "They're doing good in their academy. They have two weeks left. They got their crew assignments so they know who they will be working with."
Until his graduation in May, Milsap is working part-time with the Fire Department.
The Great Bend Fire Department is comprised of 28 shift members along with the fire chief, fire inspector, department secretary, building inspector, code enforcement officer, permit technician and part-time firefighters. Each of the three shifts contain a battalion chief, two captains, a firefighter IV and three firefighters. Each shift works 24-hour shifts.