Milton retains consultant to recruit new fire chief

The Milton City Council has approved a $21,600 professional services agreement to have a management consultant, The Mercer Group, conduct a search for a new fire chief.

Fire Chief Robert Edgar, the only chief in the history of the Milton Fire-Rescue Department, plans to retire next month after more than 40 years in firefighting, the city said.

Milton Human Resources Director Sam Trager said in a report to the council that among Mercer’s tasks will be recruitment, reviewing resumes, screening candidates, conducting background checks, managing and participating in the interview process, and negotiations.