Harlan County Fire Departments Lose Recognition

The Kentucky Fire Commission has revoked its recognition of the Lower and Upper Clover Fork fire departments in Harlan County after an audit found both had inadequate manpower and training hours. Harlan County Judge-Executive Joe Grieshop says other fire departments have been assigned to cover the area, but it leaves many homes in jeopardy. Lower Clover Fork Fire Department Chief R. Petie Osborne says the audit is wrong, and he plans to meet with state officials and hopes to resolve the issue by early January.