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Daviess County creates Public Safety Director post and promotes Fire Chief Jeremy Smith to lead emergency operations
Summary
The fiscal court approved creation of a new Public Safety Director position, waived a section of the county administrative code to allow the change, and promoted Jeremy Smith (Fire Chief) to the role; the judge said the move consolidates EMA and fire supervision to improve preparedness and response.
Daviess County Fiscal Court on May 22 voted to create a new Public Safety Director position and promoted Fire Chief Jeremy Smith to the role effective May 2025.
Judge-Executive Charlie Castle said the position is intended to improve interagency communication, update emergency response protocols, and serve as a single point of contact for public information during disasters. Castle said Jeremy Smith possesses the training and experience needed and that the new role…
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