By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• Residents in Westminster, Colorado, rallied in support of Fire Chief Bill Sendelbach as the city’s termination process advanced.
• Supporters launched a petition and fundraiser after the City Council voted on Feb. 3 to move forward with a separation agreement.
• The council cited internal issues and disagreements with the chief as reasons for its action.
• Supporters said Sendelbach’s leadership had positively impacted the fire department and public safety.
WESTMINSTER, COLO. — Residents of Westminster, Colorado, have organized a petition and fundraiser in support of Fire Chief Bill Sendelbach as city officials proceed with a termination process, community members and local reports said.
The Westminster City Council voted Feb. 3 to move forward with a separation agreement for Sendelbach, citing internal department issues and disagreements between council members and the fire chief.
In response, supporters launched a petition and organized fundraising efforts to back the chief, asserting that Sendelbach’s leadership had strengthened the fire department and contributed to public safety in the community.
City officials have not released a timeline for when the separation agreement will be finalized, and the process is ongoing as discussions continue among council members, Sendelbach and stakeholders.