DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – The City of Dothan has announced that David Hasty has been selected to serve as the city’s next Fire Chief. Hasty will officially assume his duties on January 1, 2026.
Chief Hasty began his career with the Dothan Fire Department in January 1999 after transferring from the Dothan Police Department, where he served two years. Following his graduation from Dothan Fire Recruit School, he spent 19 years in Operations, advancing from Firefighter to Sergeant, Captain, and Battalion Chief in Operations.
Hasty later served seven years as a Battalion Chief in Operations before moving to Fire Administration as Chief of Prevention in the Fire Prevention Division. In that role, he oversaw community risk reduction programs including fire investigations, building inspections, smoke alarms, code enforcement, and hazard planning.
In 2022, Hasty was promoted to Deputy Chief, overseeing all three operational shifts and personnel, as well as emergency medical and hazardous materials responses.
In addition to his public service in Dothan, Chief Hasty retired from the Air National Guard in 2015 as a Chief Master Sergeant after 26 years of service, including two years on active duty during Operation Noble Eagle following the events of 9/11.
Chief Hasty holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Troy State University and an associate degree in electronic technology from the Community College of the Air Force. He is a graduate of the Alabama Public Safety Leadership Academy, the Leadership Dothan Class XXXIV, and has been designated a Chief Fire Officer (CFO) by the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE).
Chief Hasty and his wife, Mitzi, have one son, Dylan, and are active members of Memphis Baptist Church.
