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Commissioners weigh standardizing volunteer firefighter pay at $40 per call

5926585 · October 1, 2025
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Summary

County staff reported budgeted increases to raise volunteer firefighter pay from $35 to $40 in some districts; commissioners discussed matching Paola's $40 rate across the county and asked staff to place the item on the next study session agenda.

Miami County commissioners discussed equalizing volunteer firefighter call pay at $40 during a study session, after staff told the board budget language had been prepared to raise pay from $35 to $40 in several stations.

Mark Whalen said staff member Lucas built additional funds into next year’s budget to increase volunteer pay from $35 to $40 for…

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