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Lawrence County approves EMS staffing changes and commissioners praise departing finance director
Summary
The commissioners approved multiple EMS personnel actions and several commissioners publicly thanked Lori Morris for years of service as she transitions to a new role.
Lawrence County Commissioners on Jan. 10, 2025 approved a set of personnel actions for Lawrence County EMS and publicly acknowledged the service of Lori Morris, who resigned as director of finance effective Jan. 5, 2025.
The approved EMS personnel actions listed in the meeting included promotions, hires, rehires and resignations. The transcript records specific moves: Justin Spurlock (junior supervisor to senior supervisor), La'Nosha Daniels (part-time EMT to full-time EMT), Danny Larson (new part-time EMT hire), Melissa Jenkins (part-time EMT to full time EMT), Marshall Dunn (full-time EMT to full-time paramedic), Bethany Jones (new part-time AMT), Logan Calder (new part-time AMT), Jeremy Gullit (rehire as part-time paramedic), plus a resignation from Logan Daniels (part-time AMT effective Jan. 8, 2025). Commissioners voted to approve the personnel slate.
Why it matters: EMS staffing levels affect emergency response capacity in the county. Commissioners said the department is moving toward a full roster, which they said should strengthen service delivery.
Commissioners’ remarks: Commissioners offered repeated public praise for Lori Morris. Commissioner Mike Finley said Morris had been “a very stable guiding force for Lawrence County EMS,” and other commissioners echoed appreciation for her leadership and for the new EMS staff. The transcript records remarks that Morris is now serving the county as the recorder and that commissioners expect she will continue to support EMS in that role.
Process notes: The personnel motions were approved by the board. Commissioners asked EMS leadership and administration to continue updates on staffing and to ensure a smooth transition after Morris’s resignation.
