Board approves EMA vehicle purchase, six new EMA hires and 2025 Radiological Plan
Burke County commissioners accepted a $185,200 bid for an EMA Quick Attack Vehicle, authorized hiring six EMA positions, and approved the 2025 Radiological Emergency Plan; staff said funding was available for personnel and the software will aid accreditation.
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Burke County commissioners approved multiple items for the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and related public-safety planning on Feb. 11. The board accepted a sole bid from Custom Truck for a Quick Attack Vehicle at $185,200.00 and unanimously approved hiring six EMA positions; county staff confirmed funding was available to support those hires and noted the new positions will be certified as firefighters initially.
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