South Milwaukee has a new fire chief — one that’s technically been in the job for nearly a year.
The Police and Fire Commission appointed Joe Knitter the city’s new fire chief at its meeting on Tuesday. Knitter had been acting fire chief since February, as South Milwaukee looked to permanently replace retired Chief Jay Behling.
That replacement is Knitter, and it’s a great choice. I have been extremely impressed with Chief Knitter’s work in his “acting” role — and as a captain before that. He’s stepped up department communications, embraced technology and personally sought to better himself through education and training, keeping the department strong during a period of transition and difficult budgets.
I’m happy to see him rewarded for that.
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