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Terabone Parish confirms Mark Stevenson as Homa Fire Department chief
Summary
The Terabone Parish Council ratified Mark Stevenson as fire chief for the City of Homa Fire Department under section 2-98 of the parish code; the vote was recorded as 8–0 with one abstention and Stevenson gave remarks emphasizing continuity and appreciation.
The Terabone Parish Council on April 15, 2026 ratified Mark Stevenson’s appointment as Fire Chief of the City of Homa Fire Department pursuant to section 2-98 of the parish code.
Parish President W. Bazron requested ratification of the appointment. The motion to ratify was moved and seconded (movers recorded in the transcript) and the council voted (transcript reports "The vote is 8 to zero with one abstension"). Chief-designate Mark Stevenson accepted the appointment, thanked the parish, acknowledged family and colleagues in attendance and participated in a ceremonial badge-and-colors exchange with his son. He spoke about stepping into the role following Chief Henry and said he looks forward to leading the department after 23 years of service.
Parish President Bazron and several council members praised Stevenson’s tenure as interim chief and expressed confidence in his leadership. Council members also acknowledged retired chiefs and other first responders in attendance.
What’s next: With ratification completed, Stevenson will assume the chief’s duties; council members noted support across departments and encouraged continued collaboration with first responders.
