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Village fire leadership shifts: Chief Steve to assistant role; Apurou Johnson named acting chief

Board of Trustees · June 8, 2026
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Summary

Chief Steve (KC Fire) is stepping down as Village Fire Chief to transition into an assistant chief/advisory role; Captain Apurou Johnson was promoted to Acting Fire Chief and will take on operational leadership.

The Board heard a personnel update from the Fire Department: Chief Steve (KC Fire) is transitioning to an Assistant Chief role and stepping down as Village Fire Chief. Captain Apurou Johnson was promoted to Acting Fire Chief; Chief Steve will remain in an advisory and training capacity temporarily. Trustees expressed support and appreciation for both leaders.

The minutes also note that one officer is scheduled to leave in August for National Fire Academy training. The leadership changes are framed as part of an orderly transition and continuity of operations for the Village Fire Department.