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Board approves Dorcas Fire District budget, authorizes two full‑time positions
Summary
Okaloosa County approved a fiscal plan for the newly dependent Dorcas Fire District and authorized hiring a chief and a captain to stand up county‑run operations while volunteers are recruited.
Okaloosa County commissioners on Sept. 2 approved a fiscal 2025–26 budget for the Dorcas Fire District and authorized hiring two full‑time positions — a fire chief immediately and a captain approximately six months later — to begin standing up county‑overseen fire service for the Dorcas community.
Pat Maddox, director of public safety, told the board the Dorcas district was recreated by the state legislature and transferred to Okaloosa County administrative oversight in 2024. Maddox said the county received one private bid to operate the district…
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