Crime & Safety

Oak Creek Fire Chief Stepping Down

Mayor praises Satula for innovation, says department is well-respected.

Oak Creek Fire Chief Brian Satula is leaving the Fire Department, Mayor Dick Bolender said Tuesday.

Assistant Fire Chief Tom Rosandich has been appointed interim chief, said Bolender, who added that Satula will be around to help with the transition.

Satula has not returned a phone call seeking comment.

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Bolender praised Satula for "innovative ideas" and said the department is highly-regarded within Milwaukee County. 

"I wish Brian all the luck in the world," Bolender said. "He's a very good man and I hate to see him go."

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