2026 Lieutenant promotional list certification
Summary
The old lieutenant promotion list ran out when Nathan Klassy was promoted in July, so the commission certified a fresh top-ten list. This determines who's next in line for lieutenant rank in the fire department.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The related testing cost the department $11,000, approved as claims.
Top-ranked firefighters gain eligibility for promotion, and the department maintains its leadership pipeline.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Evansville Police Merit Commission - Sep 14, 2026
The commission certified the list of officers eligible for lieutenant promotion, retroactive to September 11, 2026 and valid through September 10, 2028. This shapes department leadership for the next two years.
Evansville Fire Department Merit Commision - Aug 11, 2026
The old lieutenant promotion list ran out when Nathan Klassy was promoted in July, so the commission certified a fresh top-ten list. This determines who's next in line for lieutenant rank in the fire department.
Evansville Police Merit Commission - Jun 22, 2026
The commission considered certifying the 2026 Deputy Chief and Captain promotional lists, which determine who can advance into the department's top leadership ranks for the next two years. These certifications shape leadership of the police department residents rely on.
Evansville Fire Department Merit Commision - Mar 10, 2026
The commission is still weighing how much each component of promotional tests should count toward the final score. Those weightings help decide who earns rank in the fire department.
Evansville Fire Department Merit Commision - Feb 10, 2026
The commission revisited how promotional test scores are weighted against evaluations — a policy question that affects how fairly firefighters can advance through the ranks.
Evansville Fire Department Merit Commision - Jan 13, 2026
The commission discussed how promotional exams should weigh written tests, interviews, seniority, education points, and performance evaluations — a formula that shapes who gets promoted — and how the merit rules align with Indiana Code. Changes here could affect the career paths of every firefighter.
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