Erik Jankila named Hibbing Fire Chief

The Hibbing City Council has appointed Erik Jankila as the city’s new fire chief. Jankila was named to the post following a 4 to 3 vote. The job had been vacant since May when Fire Chief Scott Nehiba retired. Jankila, who started his firefighting career with the Eveleth Paid On-Call Fire Department, told The Northland Fire Wire that he is looking forward to the challenge.