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Huntsville Fire Chief Greg Mathis talks about the history of Huntsville Fire Station No. 2 and the future of the new facility that will be built in its place on Sam Houston Avenue. Joseph Brown | The Item
Members of the Huntsville City Council gave unanimous support to a request that will slightly change the balance of power in public safety administration.
In a long-sought transition of power, council members encouraged city management to move forward with a plan that would separate the Huntsville Fire Department from under the supervision and direction of the Police Chief Kevin Lunsford. The plan would allow the fire department, which is composed of both paid and volunteer firefighters, to be under the sole direction of Fire Chief Greg Mathis.