Former Lyons fire chief pays fine

Craig A. Amann, the former town of Lyons fire chief accused of using the fire department's credit card to buy gas for his personal vehicle paid a $728 fine Monday after pleading guilty to misdemeanor theft.

Amann, 34, was accused of making an $80 gas purchase June 12 without the fire department's approval, according to the criminal complaint.

When investigators confronted Amann, he claimed he had used the credit card because he had driven his personal vehicle on fire calls, according to the criminal complaint.

According to town policy, a firefighter can be reimbursed $8 for using a personal vehicle on a call, but the person must submit a request for reimbursement.