Seneca Fire Chief Mike Allen resigns; council to consider Jason Miller for appointment

Fire Chief Mike Allen announced his resignation at the Sept. 9 council meeting, citing health and family circumstances. He recommended Jason Miller as his successor and the council agreed to place the appointment on the next agenda for formal action.

Chief Allen said Tender 5751 is fully serviced and operational; he also reported the department's second engine is awaiting parts. The council did not take an immediate appointment vote at the Sept. 9 meeting; it asked staff to schedule the formal appointment for a future council meeting.

The resignation came during the public-comment portion of the meeting. Council members thanked Chief Allen for his service and accepted his recommendation to consider Jason Miller for the role; no additional background checks, timelines, or contract terms were recorded in the minutes.