Politics as usual in North Wildwood with the hiring of the forme

North Wildwood - Politics as usual in North Wildwood with the hiring of the former Wildwood Fire Chief. The Mayor said talks with the former chief began in early February, and it sounds like this job was created with this person in mind - favoritism?
I also see a job posting in the Herald for part-time fire inspectors - open until Feb 28th; is this related? Wasn't there anyone else with construction and fire code experience who lives in North Wildwood considered for the job?