City of Manhattan Fire Chief Jerry Snyder is resigning from his position today (Friday) and will be rehired in the same capacity on May 3rd. City Manager Ron R. Fehr says Chief Snyder has reached a maximum level of years of service for his Kansas Police & Fire (KP&F) retirement plan, and that he has accepted Chief Snyder’s resignation, reemployment proposal in order for him to draw a portion of his retirement benefits. This action will result in savings to the City and will not require further contribution payments from the City of Manhattan to the KP&F retirement plan for Chief Snyder. Fehr stated in a press release, “Chief Snyder has served the City of Manhattan and the Manhattan Fire Department in a very high capacity as Fire Chief since 2005. This was an opportunity to retain a quality employee, which will benefit the City and Jerry Snyder.” During Chief Snyder’s absence, deputy fire chief Don Francis will serve as Interim Director of Fire Services. Snyder joined the Manhattan Fire Department in January 1977 as a Fire Fighter.