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Harpersville report: departments secured free equipment, fire department says it is fully staffed and obtained ALS license; new officer sworn in
Summary
Chief Dennis told the council the fire and police departments secured equipment at no cost during 2025, the fire department is fully staffed and can eliminate overtime, and the department obtained its ALS license; the chief also re-introduced and swore in newly hired police officer Justice Owens.
Chief Dennis reviewed the monthly and 2025 year-end reports for Harpersville’s Fire and Police departments during the Jan. 20 council meeting, saying the departments secured equipment at no cost over the past year and highlighting staffing and certification gains.
Dennis said the fire department "is fully staffed and has the ability to eliminate overtime" and that the department "has successfully obtained their ALS license." He also re-introduced Justice Owens as a newly hired police officer who was officially sworn in during the session.
The chief noted an abrupt leadership change in the fire department during 2025 but said the department performed well despite that transition. No specific dollar values for equipment or staffing costs were provided in the minutes. The hiring authority for up to two part-time firefighters approved elsewhere on the agenda (RES 2026-01-20-01) supplements the department's personnel options.
There was no public comment recorded on the department reports. The council adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
