Hastings Fire Chief Brad Starling resigns amidst an investigation into safety, retaliation, and bullying.
Hastings Fire Chief Brad Starling has resigned amid an investigation into safety concerns, employee retaliation, and bullying within the department. Two other staff members, Fire Captain Jason Henry and Firefighter Eric Schreiber, also left their positions, though reasons for their departures were not disclosed. Starling cited stress from the investigation affecting his health and criticized the city's handling of the situation. Assistant Fire Chief Troy Vorderstrasse is now Acting Fire Chief.
September 20, 2024
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