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Emergency Services director says Perry facility should be finished by end of January; hiring underway
Summary
Emergency Services Director James Tweed told the Jefferson County commissioners the new Perry building is expected to be finished by the end of January and described an active hiring process and 2025 service‑call statistics; he also noted pre‑employment testing varies by position.
James Tweed, Emergency Services Director, told the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 5 that the new emergency services building in Perry is expected to be finished by the end of January. Tweed described a hiring process that is currently under way and summarized service‑call statistics for 2025.
Tweed said pre‑employment testing for candidates transferring from LMH to F.W. Huston Medical Center involves four levels of testing depending on the position. County Counselor Josh Ney told the board he would review the related documents and may consult KWORCC to confirm requirements for specific roles.
Why it matters: Completing the Perry facility and filling vacant positions could affect response capacity and staffing for county emergency services. The board directed county counsel to review agreement documents tied to staffing and testing requirements.
The board held no vote on the Perry project during this meeting; updates and related contractual amendments were noted as pending for future action.
