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Claycomo fire department announces leadership transition; Acting Fire Chief named

Claycomo Board of Trustees · June 8, 2026
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Summary

Chief Steve of KC Fire will transition to Assistant Chief and step down as Village Fire Chief; Captain Apurou Johnson was promoted to Acting Fire Chief and will receive advisory and training support from Chief Steve.

The Board heard an update on fire department leadership: Chief Steve (KC Fire) will transition to an Assistant Chief role and step down as Village Fire Chief. Captain Apurou Johnson was promoted to Acting Fire Chief; Chief Steve will remain temporarily in an advisory and training capacity to support the transition. The board expressed support and appreciation for the leadership change.

The minutes also noted that an officer will attend the National Fire Academy in August. The meeting record does not provide a detailed timeline for the full transition or specify whether the acting appointment is temporary or until a formal hiring process is completed.