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Township Fire Department Battalion Chief retires

Northville Township Fire Department and Rescue (WWUSAR) team. He served
Battalion Chief Chris Koth's last day on as a rescue specialist and water rescue
the job was July 15, ending his 30-year- specialist with Michigan Urban Search
career in public safety. and Rescue (USAR), Region 2, Task
Koth's passion for helping others has Force 1. In his off time, he teaches rope
been the hallmark of his storied profes- rescue around the state for the Michigan
sional career, which was spent entirely in USAR Training Foundation, a role he
Northville Township but not always as a will continue after retirement.
firefighter/paramedic. “We've only had one rope rescue in
He began as a reserve police officer in Northville Township and that was when
1992 where he was a member of the a kid climbed up a tree and got stuck,”
motorcycle patrol unit and a reserve said Koth. He rescued the child using the
field training officer. He rose to the rank skills he first developed when he took up
of reserve sergeant. In 1996, he furthered rock climbing his first year at Northern
his life-saving skills by becoming an on- Michigan University, where he briefly
call firefighter and then in 1998, was studied engineering.
hired as a dispatcher. Koth continued to “Battalion Chief Koth has dedicated
work in all three roles until he transi- more than 30 years to the Northville com-
tioned to full-time firefighter in 2000 and munity,” said Northville Township Fire
has worked for the Northville Township Chief Brent Siegel. “We are grateful for
Fire Department since then. the various roles he has filled and the
“This suits my personality better and I leadership he has provided to those who
felt like I could do more good here and have worked with him. He has done a
experience less confrontation. And so great job developing the new officers
that's the direction I went,” Koth said. who will fill his shoes.”
Koth served as a paramedic, a lieu- One of Koth's hobbies will be his new
tenant and was then named to the rank career. He and his wife, Kendra, are
of battalion chief. His love for learning opening a business in northern Michigan
was apparent in every role he took, offi- where they will provide fiberglass boat
cials said, and even in his final weeks repair services.
leading up to his retirement, he Koth developed a love for this skill Township Battalion Chief Chris Koth retired from the department last week.
approached every training the depart- when he bought a 40-year-old boat and
ment undertook with eagerness. made his own repairs as part of a com- coach's whistle about four years ago, he said.
“Learning and training is how you stay plete rehab. He said he already has sev- said. He coached both of his children, And he added, he is always proud of
safe on the job,” he said. eral customers lined up. Ashley and Jake, in the sport. what he and his fellow firefighter/para-
Koth's rope rescue expertise is well- The Upper Michigan climate may also Normally soft spoken, Koth admitted medics accomplish.
known throughout the state. He's a provide a venue for another of Koth's he becomes loud on the ice and while “The chief asked me the other day
founding member and team leader on hobbies, hockey. While he isn't hanging leading the department at an emergency. what my proudest moment was,” Koth
the Western Wayne County Urban Search up his hockey skates, he hung up his “On scenes, I'm totally different,” he said. “I'm proud of all of it.”
City of Northville presents 2023 police service awards

Northville Police Ofc. Francis Independence Day parade in ribbon of honor. Other city council the Advanced Educational Kirby received the Staff &
Cerulla was named Officer of the Northville. In addition to the members and City Manager Degree Award. Captain Gregory Command Award; Ofc. Scott Groff
Year, the highest award in the highest award, Cerulla also George Lahanas attended the cer- Hannewald received the Police received the Advanced
department. received the Attendance Award. emony in support of the officers. Service Award and the Staff & Educational Degree Award and
Seven police personnel were Mayor Brian Turnbull and Maciag was awarded the Command Award. The MADD recently hired Ofc. Bassem
honored with a total of 13 awards Police Chief Alan Maciag present- Police Service Award, the Staff & Life-Saving Award and Certificate Karkaba received the Police
for their service during calendar ed the awards, which included a Command Award, the FBI of Merit were presented to Det. Service Award for 20 years of law
year 2022, just prior to the July 4 certificate, and corresponding National Academy Award, and Erin Larkin. Sergeant Andrew enforcement seniority.
Nominating petitions are

due by Tuesday, July 25

Hopeful candidates for Northville elect- registered elector. Candidates cannot be in
ed offices have until 4 p.m. July 25 to file default to the city nor to any governmental
nominating petitions with the city clerk's unit of the State of Michigan and may not be
office. an incumbent in any elective city office for
Candidate packets containing nominat- which the term of said office does not expire
ing petitions, signature requirements, affi- with the Nov. 7, 2023 city election. An incum-
davits, and other information pertaining to bent whose term does not expire with the
the Nov. 7 city election are available at the Nov. 7, 2023 election must resign their elec-
city clerk's office, 215 W. Main St. between 8 tive office prior to filing, according to the
a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Northville City Charter.
according to a prepared statement. Candidates with questions about incom-
Qualified individuals can petition to run for patible offices must contact personal legal
mayor, a two-year term and for two council counsel as the city clerk's office does not
member seats, each a four-year term. For offer legal advice.
more information call (248) 349-1300 during Petitions can be filed in advance of the
business hours. filing deadline. Filing earlier may allow
State law (MCL 168.737a) requires that all extra time to submit a supplemental nomi-
write-in candidates who seek election to a nating petition filing (if applicable) by the fil-
city office file a declaration of intent with ing deadline, officials said.
the city clerk no later than 4 p.m. on the sec- Contact City Clerk Mike Smith by email
ond Friday immediately preceding the elec- on the city website with questions or to
tion. make a filing appointment. While “walk-
Candidates must be a resident of the city ins,” are accepted, an appointment is recom-
of Northville for at least two years immedi- mended to ensure the city clerk is available
ately prior to July 25 and be a qualified and to accept the filing.

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