New Jasper Fire Chief Joe Branton embarks on community-oriented vision

Bea Coker reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com Joe Branton stepped into his role as Jasper Fire Chief on Thursday, March 28, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to serving the community. Having previously served as Assistant Fire Chief and ventured into government contracts building COVID test sites under Operation Warp Speed, Branton returns to the firefighting realm with a clear vision for the future of Jasper's fire department. Originally hailing from Calhoun County, Branton has been an integral part of the local area for over two decades. His dedication to the community shines through as he takes the reins as Chief, overseeing a team of eight volunteer fi