Commissioners approve Fire/EMS EMT tuition reimbursement agreement

Aug 26, 2026

The board approved a tuition reimbursement agreement to cover up to $5,000 per participant for Fire/EMS Academy training and EMT certification, with a 24‑month service requirement or repayment clause.

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The Meriwether County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a Fire/EMS EMT tuition agreement that will cover up to $5,000 in training and academic costs per participant toward firefighter EMT certification. Staff said the county will front the training costs and participants who do not remain employed with the county for 24 months will be required to reimburse the county for those costs.

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