The Fire Department Merit Board was established through Ordinance No. D-1734-04 on December 20, 2004, and amended with Ordinance Nos. D-1741-05 (2/7/2005), D-1938-09 (5/18/2009) and D-2471-19 (7/15/2019). The Board is responsible for reviewing various personnel actions associated with fire department members, including hiring, promotions and disciplinary actions.

The Board consists of five civilian members; two appointed by the Mayor, two appointed by the Carmel Fire Department and one appointed by the Common Council.

Meetings are held as needed at the Carmel Clay Community Building/CFD Headquarters, 210 Veterans Way, Carmel, IN 46032.

2024 Meetings

2023 Meetings

Current Board Members:

 Laura Behrle
  Appointed by the Fire Department to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2025

Barbara Carter
  Appointed by the Fire Department to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2025

Gary Dufek
  Appointed by the Common Council to a 2-year term, ending 1/1/2025

Lori Watson
  Appointed by the Mayor to a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2024

Peter TenEyck
  Appointed by the Mayor a 2-year term, ending 12/31/2024

Board Contact:

Denise Snyder, Recording Secretary
  Carmel Fire Department
  210 Veterans Way
  Carmel, IN 46032
  dsnyder@carmel.in.gov