Cd'A picks Jake Bieker as new fire chief

The Coeur d'Alene City Council approved Capt. Jake Bieker as the city's next fire chief; Bieker is a 24-year department veteran and will take over when Chief Thomas Greif retires in April.

The Coeur d'Alene City Council approved Capt. Jake Bieker as the city's next fire chief at its Tuesday meeting. Bieker has served with the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department since 2002. He previously served with the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department while attending the University of Idaho. The council noted the integrity of the selection process and the department's work preparing its next leader. Key details: - Capt. Jake Bieker is a 24-year veteran of the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department. - He joined the department in 2002 after serving with the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department while at the University of Idaho. - Bieker has been a member of the technical rescue team since its inception and was promoted through the ranks to captain. - He also has experience serving as a battalion chief. - Mayor Dan Gookin praised Bieker's leadership, integrity, and dedication in the city news release. - Current Fire Chief Thomas Greif is set to retire in April, when Bieker will assume the role. Summary: The council's approval keeps the leadership transition within the department and highlights continuity in local fire services. Bieker's long tenure and internal experience were cited in the decision, and he will take over when Chief Thomas Greif retires in April.