The city of Trussville’s city and volunteer fire departments have long been two separate entities. A recent investigation, however, prompted city leaders to dissolve the agreement between the two and combine them under one chain of command.
The city council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve an ordinance combining the volunteer and city fire departments.
Former Fire Chief Russell Ledbetter and former Fire Marshal Steve Reasonover were placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation of the volunteer fire department after a September 27, 2016, Trussville City Council meeting.