On Monday, April 11, Monroe Fire Chief William Erb abruptly resigned from his post just 3 months and 1 day after taking over the position. 

According to a press release from the City of Monroe, Erb cited personal reasons for tendering his resignation. He had been named the Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director for the city in late 2021 and officially took over Jan. 10, 2022.

"The Fire Department will continue to operate under the existing chain of command until the Police & Fire Commission is able to appoint a successor," the press release from the City Administrator's Office stated.

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