Commissioners note $100,000 county fire allocation; state-funded live-burn training planned

Apr 16, 2026

Mr. Black told commissioners that county fire chiefs voted to divide $100,000 among local fire companies and planned a state-supported live-burn training (state contribution about $30,000) requiring NFPA403 compliance and safety checks; commissioners discussed equipment and radio costs.

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Mr. Black updated the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on April 16 about an inaugural meeting of fire chiefs and engineers where county fire departments decided to divide a $100,000 allocation among local companies and to establish a process for one-off larger approvals.

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