St. James Fire Department Board of Directors
Governance & Leadership

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors provides strategic oversight and governance for the St. James Fire Department, ensuring our mission of community protection is upheld.

About the Board

Our Governing Body

The St. James Fire Department is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the membership. The Board sets department policy, approves the annual budget, and ensures the long-term sustainability of our operations. Board meetings are open to the public and held monthly at the fire station.

Next Meeting

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

4:00 PM

Location

Homer E. Wright Event Center, Multi-purpose A Room

4136 Southport-Supply Road SE, St. James, NC 28461

2026 Board

Board Members

Jim Crum

Jim Crum

President

Garren Foy

Garren Foy

Vice President

Dan Beharry

Dan Beharry

Secretary

Rich Agar

Rich Agar

Treasurer

Lynn Dutney

Lynn Dutney

Town of St. James Representative

Bill Lendh

Bill Lendh

St. James POA Representative

Wendee Howell

Wendee Howell

Member

Ed Reeves

Ed Reeves

Member

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy

Chief

Andy Kleughten

Andy Kleughten

Member

2026 AND 2027 Schedule

Meeting Schedule

The St. James Fire Department, Inc. Board of Directors will hold its regular monthly meetings at the Town of St. James’ Homer E. Wright Event Center, 4136 Southport-Supply Road, St. James, NC. Meetings are held at 4:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise announced. Meetings are open to the public, including St. James Fire District property owners and residents, except during Executive Session.

August

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Multi-purpose A Room

September

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Multi-purpose A Room

October

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Multi-purpose A Room

November

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Arts & Craft Room

December

Tuesday, December 8, 2026

4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Arts & Crafts Room

January

Tuesday, January 12, 2027

3:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Multi-purpose A Room

February

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Multi-purpose A Room

March

Tuesday, March 9, 2027

4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Multi-purpose A Room

April

Tuesday, April 13, 2027

4:00 PM
TOSJ Town Hall, Town Council Chambers

May

Tuesday, May 11, 2027

4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Multi-purpose A Room

June

Tuesday, June 8, 2027

4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center, Multi-purpose A Room

July

Tuesday, July 13, 2027

4:00 PM
Homer E. Wright Event Center
Records

Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors meeting minutes are available for review upon written request at St. James Fire Station, 3628 St. James Drive SE, St. James, NC 28461. You may also email your request to [email protected].

Questions for the Board?

We welcome input from our community and membership. Reach out to us directly or attend an upcoming meeting.

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