The city of McMinnville is nearing the end of its search for a new fire chief. According to city administrator David Rutherford, an announcement of who will be picked from a field of three finalists should be made next week.“We have completed the interviews and we are in the process now of doing all the reference and background checks,” Rutherford said. “I’m hoping we’ll be able to do something by the first of the weekThe new official will be chosen from a field of 70 candidates from around the country.