URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — An interim fire chief has been named while city leaders search to fill the position.
Mayor Diane Marlin announced Tuesday James Eggert will lead the department until a successor is chosen.
Chief Eggert has served 30-years in the fire service as a paid, on-call firefighter, full-time firefifghter/EMT, company lieutenant, training officer, assistant chief, deputy chief and fire chief.
Chief Eggert is scheduled to start Monday and will serve until a new chief is selected later this summer.