Trotwood Fire Chief Gene Lutz will start a new job in Madison, OH on January 18. After seven years in Trotwood Lutz is moving back home to lead the department next door to the Perrysburg department where his firefighting career began.
“Mom noticed the position was open and encouraged me to apply,” said Lutz. She has wanted him and her grandchildren closer since he moved to Trotwood. “It’s about family and going back home where my roots are.”
He said it is a lateral move pay wise. Madison Fire District responds to about 3,000 calls a year compared to Trotwood’s 6,000. Their staff is a little smaller too with 36 versus 77.
Although the pace is different, Madison has its challenges as the largest township in the state. “They are growing and they need to modernize some stuff,” say Lutz. “They wanted an outside view.”
Madison is in the midst or developing a new fire master plan due to complete this spring. Lutz is eager to play a role in developing the township’s future strategy.
In Trotwood Lutz led the construction of the new fire station on Little Richmond Rd. He is also responsible for restructuring the department’s management creating new efficiencies and cost benefits. During his tenure he has landed several large grants to replace turnout gear, technical rescue equipment, new tornado sirens, computerized EMS reports, and outfitted every vehicle with the new twelve lead cardiac monitor/defibrillators.
“I going to miss the people here, both the firefighters and the citizens,” said Lutz. “It’s a great place to be, I’ve really enjoyed being here.”
His last day in Trotwood is January 15.
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