Commission appoints Kieran Dunn acting Fairfield fire chief; executive session set to review formal hiring process
June 13, 2026 | Fairfield, Fairfield, Connecticut
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The Fairfield Fire Commission voted to appoint Kieran Dunn as acting chief after discussing charter requirements for appointing a permanent chief.
Commissioners noted the town charter requires a formal process — including producing a slate of three candidates — for appointing a permanent chief. To avoid a procedural misstep, the commission made a motion to name Kieran Dunn acting chief and then moved into executive session to discuss the appointment process and personnel matters.
One commissioner said the distinction between 'interim' and 'acting' is important given charter constraints; the town attorney had been consulted and advised against naming an interim chief for an extended period without following the charter. After the executive session the commission confirmed Dunn as acting chief and discussed preparing a contract; Dunn said no contract had yet been delivered.
The commission took no final action on a permanent appointment and scheduled further personnel deliberations in executive session, consistent with charter guidance.
Commissioners noted the town charter requires a formal process — including producing a slate of three candidates — for appointing a permanent chief. To avoid a procedural misstep, the commission made a motion to name Kieran Dunn acting chief and then moved into executive session to discuss the appointment process and personnel matters.
One commissioner said the distinction between 'interim' and 'acting' is important given charter constraints; the town attorney had been consulted and advised against naming an interim chief for an extended period without following the charter. After the executive session the commission confirmed Dunn as acting chief and discussed preparing a contract; Dunn said no contract had yet been delivered.
The commission took no final action on a permanent appointment and scheduled further personnel deliberations in executive session, consistent with charter guidance.
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