There are 2 article(s) tagged Shelby County Fire Chief Alvin Benson:

• April 2021

  • County fire department begins direct transport to mental healthcare facility

    Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris said rising economic and mental stress levels in the community resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic made this the right time to pursue this new policy.

    By Omer Yusuf April 28, 2021

• March 2021

  • Shelby County Fire dispatchers receive training on mental health calls

    Shelby County Fire Department dispatchers are receiving training in dealing with mental health calls and emergencies. 

    By Yolanda Jones March 01, 2021