Fire Merit Commission

Fire Merit Commission members are responsible for the hiring, promotion, and discipline of Firefighters.  The Commission consists of five members: two appointed by the Mayor (one democrat and one republican), one appointed by the City Council and two appointed by current, eligible firefighters (one democrat and one republican). Commission members may not include members of the City Council or active firefighters.

Board Members                                  Term                           Appointed by

Amber Bressler, President                         8/1/25 to 12/31/28          Mayor Rod Roberson           

Regina Fultes, Vice-President                   1/1/23 to 12/31/26           Mayor Rod Roberson

Bunita Fields-Buggs, Secretary                1/1/23 to 12/31/26           Active Firefighters

James Rodino, Member                             1/1/25 to 12/31/28           Active Firefighters

James Byron, Member                               10/1/25 to 12/31/28         City Council

Nancy Wilson, Board Clerk
229 S Second St. Elkhart IN 46516 | 574-322-4480 | nancy.wilson@coei.org

Meetings:
Fire Merit Commission regular meetings are held at 3:30 pm in the Council Chambers on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.

Aaron Mishler, City Council Liaison