The Fire Department Merit Board was established through Ordinance No. D-1734-04 on December 20, 2004, and amended with Ordinance Nos. D-1741-05 (2/7/2005), D-1938-09 (5/18/2009) and D-2471-19 (7/15/2019). The Board is responsible for reviewing various personnel actions associated with fire department members, including hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions.

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Members

Laura Behrle 
  Appointed by the Fire Department to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2025

Barbara Carter
  Appointed by the Fire Department to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2025

Gary Dufek, President
  Appointed by the Common Council to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2026

Lori Watson
  Appointed by the Mayor to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2026

Vicki Duncan Garnder
   Appointed by the Mayor a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2026

Board Contact

Denise Snyder, dsnyder@carmel.in.gov

Meeting Dates

Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at the Carmel Clay Community Building/CFD Headquarters, 210 Veterans Way, Carmel, IN 46032

Resources

2025 Meetings

2024 Meetings

2023 Meetings