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Board approves $100,000 training contract with College of the Siskiyous to expand volunteer firefighter training
Summary
Supervisors approved a $100,000 contract with the College of the Siskiyous to fund Firefighter training seats, a training website and outreach to volunteers; the board changed signature authorization to the Board chair.
The Board of Supervisors approved a contract that funds firefighter training delivered through the College of the Siskiyous and related local initiatives that aim to increase volunteer recruitment and retention across Siskiyou County.
Why it matters: County and volunteer fire leaders said training is the most important factor in keeping volunteer departments staffed and operational in rural areas. The contract will reimburse the college for student hours and allow the county to reallocate reimbursements to send additional…
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