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Fire chief Russell Stuckey gives final update on new emergency facility, open house set for Aug. 27
Summary
Senior services director and fire chief Russell Stuckey reported staff have moved into a new facility, 9‑1‑1 equipment is scheduled for Aug. 17, and a ribbon‑cutting/open house is set for Aug. 27; he discussed remaining punch‑list work and ongoing vendor coordination.
Russell Stuckey, senior services director and fire chief, told commissioners he will be leaving the role and gave a final staff update on the department's move into a new emergency facility.
"The 9 1 1 equipment, is scheduled to be in on the 17th...we're gonna have our open house on the 27th," Stuckey said, adding that landscaping is complete and the contractor will return for final touch‑ups. He described ongoing work with vendors on dispatch and EOC technology and said tabletop exercises involving county and city partners helped prepare staff for the new facility.
Why it matters: the new facility houses 9‑1‑1 dispatch and emergency operations functions; equipment and staffing continuity affect response capability. Stuckey said he is working with staff to ensure a smooth handoff and to finalize radio and maintenance contracts before his departure.
