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Fire Chief Joshua Greer to return to light duty Jan. 19; captain oversees station during recovery

City of Sulphur Springs Regular City Council Meeting · January 15, 2026
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Summary

At the Jan. 15 meeting, the council heard that Fire Chief Josh Greer is recovering and expected to resume work Jan. 19 on light duty; Captain Nathan Ventrella will oversee operations until then. A fundraiser for the chief is planned Jan. 31 at First Baptist Church.

Amandie Greer updated the Sulphur Springs City Council on the condition of her husband, Fire Chief Josh Greer. She said he is doing well and is scheduled to resume work Monday, Jan. 19, but will remain on light duty during his recovery. Council was told that Capt. Nathan Ventrella will oversee the fire station until Chief Greer can return to full duty.

Pastor Gary Osburn, speaking in open forum, said a fundraiser dinner for Chief Greer will be held Jan. 31 at the First Baptist Church. Osburn also reported removing a dead tree at the park lake and urged clearing a culvert in the lake soon. The council recorded the updates under department reports; no formal motions related to personnel were made during the report.

The council did not take further action during the meeting on staffing changes; council members accepted the report.

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