The City of Cedar Falls said Captain John Zolondek has been appointed to the position of Acting Fire Chief while a search for a permanent replacement is conducted. City officials said Zolondek, a combat veteran, is a 16-year veteran of the city’s Public Safety Department, and a registered EMT. He previously served as a full-time firefighter with the Winona, Minnesota Fire Department, and holds several State of Iowa Fire Certifications and several police certifications. A search for a permanent replacement for the position remains underway, and is expected to be completed by early June.
