DOTHAN: Dothan Fire Department had major changes on January 1, 2026. With the birth of a new year came the beginning on a new leadership.
Having served 19 years as Dothan Fire Chief, Larry Williams retired. On January 1, 2026 Dothan Fire Deputy Chief became Dothan Fire Chief. That change trickled into several changes within the department.
A new pay period with the City of Dothan on February 8. With the new pay period began the tenure with some promotions and transfers within Dothan Fire Department.
PROMOTIONS: Battalion Chief Shane Ash has been promoted to Deputy Fire Chief in charge of Operations.
Captain Grant Henrdrix has been promoted to Battalion Chief. Captain John Penn has been promoted to Battalion Chief.
TRANSERS: Battalion Chief David Harrison has been transfered to Fire Prevention. Captain Jeremy Alley has been transferred to Operations Division. Sgt. Ethyn Wilkerson has been transferred from a firefighter shift to Training Division.
CONGRATULATIONS on your promotions and transfers.
