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City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Lauren Siebenaler, Communications Intern
Phone 952-833-9522 commintern@EdinaMN.gov EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jeff Siems Promoted to Assistant Fire Chief
Edina, Minn., Feb. 1, 2017 – Jeff Siems has been named Edina’s next Assistant Fire Chief, starting
Feb. 6. He has worked for the City for almost 25 years.
“We’re very happy to have Jeff move into the position of Chief of Operations,” said Fire Chief Tom
Schmitz. “Jeff brings to the department over 24 years of experience. He’s been involved in fire-
related type of work throughout the country.”
Siems’ knowledge extends past the Edina border. He is active at a national level, working with federal
response teams and emergency response teams.
“He brings a wealth of knowledge to our department and to this position and we’re excited to have
him be a part of that,” said Schmitz.
Siems has served as the Edina Fire Marshal since 2012, and has played a key role in communicating
with residents in Edina, contractors and other City Hall personnel.
“I’m really excited and I feel very privileged to be given this opportunity,” said Siems. “I’ve been
working hard for the opportunity to come and I’m excited for our future.”
Siems succeeds Darrell Todd, who retired in late December. For more information on the Fire-
Rescue & Inspections Department, visit EdinaMN.gov/Fire.
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