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Sevier County approves merger with Northview/Kodak Volunteer Fire Department and adds firefighters
Summary
The Budget Committee authorized a merger with the Northview/Kodak Volunteer Fire Department, directed NVKVFD to assume its debts and assets, and approved hiring 18 firefighters including multiple 3-person crews and three battalion chiefs as an amendment to the proposed budget.
During the special-called budget meeting, Vice Mayor Bryan McCarter and Chief David Puckett updated commissioners on the status of the Northview/Kodak Volunteer Fire Department (NVKVFD). Commissioner Bryan Delius initially proposed approving three 3-person crews at both New Center and NVKVFD and to revisit adding battalion chiefs next fiscal year, but he later withdrew that motion.
Commissioner Mike Chambers then moved to approve a full merger with NVKVFD — including transfer of assets and for NVKVFD to assume debts — and to hire 18 firefighters: three 3-person crews at New Center, three 3-person crews at NVKVFD, and three Battalion Chiefs at NVKVFD. Commissioner Michael Maddron seconded the motion; the committee approved it unanimously, and members indicated the proposal would amend the FY2026–2027 proposed budget.
