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Commissioners approve three-year agreement with Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department, including $800,000 annual core funding
Summary
The board voted unanimously to approve a new agreement with the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department that includes core funding, tuition reimbursement and equipment support intended to sustain volunteer recruitment and training.
Sarasota County commissioners voted unanimously on Oct. 8 to approve a new agreement with the Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department, a step county staff said will support recruitment and sustain services in a portion of south county.
The agreement, which takes effect Oct. 1 and runs through Sept. 30, 2028, establishes a core funding commitment of $800,000 per year beginning in fiscal year 2026, a tuition-reimbursement program of up to $250,000 to support new firefighters through training,…
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