(Michigan City, IN) - A new Fire Chief has been named in Michigan City.  Captain Dennis Legault was appointed by Mayor Duane Parry yesterday.  According to the mayor’s office, Legault has been a member of the fire department for 26 years.  He replaces Craig Krivak who was abruptly demoted earlier this week.

According to the Mayor’s office, Krivak he was off duty when an undisclosed incident at the home of another Michigan City Firefighter occurred last week.  That incident is currently being investigated by Indiana State Police.

Assistant Fire Chief Kyle Kazmierczak was also removed from his position over the incident, according to the Mayor's office, and his position remains unfilled at this time.