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The Riverside Fire Department has appointed a new fire chief, effective August 15th, with Glenview Battalion Chief Spencer Kimura stepping into the role. According to an article in *The Riverside-Brookfield Landmark*, Village Manager Peter Scalera officially announced the hiring, marking the end of a lengthy search that began in April.
Spencer Y. Kimura, who has spent 31 years with the Glenview Fire Department, will take on the position of Riverside’s fire chief. However, for the next few months, he will continue working part-time with Glenview before fully retiring from that department. Scalera explained that Kimura needs time to wrap up ongoing projects in Glenview before fully transitioning to his new role.
The position became available after former Chief Kevin Mulligan was fired on April 4, leading to a period of instability within the department. In fact, two assistant chiefs had resigned in the past year, creating a leadership vacuum. A total of 55 candidates applied for the job, and Scalera chose Kimura based on his strong leadership experience and ability to manage teams.
“I believe he’ll bring a high level of professionalism to the department,†Scalera said. He also acknowledged that not everyone may be thrilled with the decision, especially since Captain William Sherman, who has been serving as the officer-in-charge since Mulligan’s departure, was also a candidate. Sherman has over 20 years of service with the Riverside Fire Department.
Scalera added, “I understand that some people might prefer someone they already know, but I’m confident in this choice. I hope the community and the department will support him and give him a chance to prove himself as a leader.â€
He also expressed hope that Sherman would continue playing a valuable role in the department moving forward.
According to *A Journal Online*, both Glenview Fire Chief Wayne Globerger and Scalera confirmed the appointment. Globerger noted that Kimura will not respond to emergencies in Riverside while on duty in Glenview. Scalera mentioned that the previous fire chief also worked full-time for another department, and mutual aid agreements would allow for an incident commander from a neighboring area if needed.
Although Kimura will now serve both departments, Scalera emphasized that by the end of the year, Kimura must commit fully to Riverside and leave Glenview. As the new fire chief, Kimura will earn $75,000 annually with a 30-hour workweek. Currently, he earns $115,576 from Glenview.
This transition marks a significant change for the Riverside Fire Department as it looks to rebuild and strengthen its leadership under Kimura's guidance.