Richards promoted to captain, hours increased

SEELEY LAKE – The Seeley Lake Fire Board approved increasing the hours for the facilities manager at their April 16 meeting. Fire Chief Dave Lane also promoted training officer Michael Richards to captain.

Lane asked the board to increase facility manager Kody Kelley's hours from 25 to 32 hours. This would allow larger projects to be completed and maintain the part-time status, eliminating the need for the Fire District to pay benefits.

"I think with a few extra hours I can get him into a better work schedule that is more effective for the district," said Lane. "It is hard to give assignments...