Tempers flare at the Coffeyville City Commission meeting as citizens show up for the third straight meeting in support of former Fire Chief Kenneth Ward.  During public comments, Citizen John Chevere asked the commission if any had ever served in the military and then directly asked Commissioner Bob York if he had served as a firefighter as well.

Chevere says at the end of the day Commissioner York works for him and every other citizen of Coffeyville.  Chevere was referencing Captian Pete Caresio, who spoke for the first time to commissioners. He says that many firefighters were afraid to speak at meetings due to fear of backlash because some backlash has happened to the department in the past.

After public comments were finished a few of those in attendance turned their chairs around and turned their backs to the commissioners for the remainder of the meeting.