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Frankfort area fire chief proposes consolidating captain and lieutenant ranks to one company officer
Summary
Scott County Fire Department leaders presented a proposal July 24 to eliminate separate captain and lieutenant ranks and adopt a single company officer title to simplify operations, improve staffing flexibility and reduce promotional testing costs; court members asked for more detail on pay transition and budget implications.
Scott County Fire Department leadership presented a proposal July 24 to consolidate two company‑officer ranks — lieutenant and captain — into one company officer title, arguing the two current job descriptions are nearly identical and a single rank would simplify operations and improve flexibility. The presentation was informational only; the court took no formal action.
Chief John Ward and others said neighboring departments of…
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