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Commissioners approve $4,500 for drone training and FAA certification from public-safety grant

5934249 · October 7, 2025
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The board approved a $4,500 expenditure from a public-safety grant to fund drone training and FAA certification for county and volunteer responders; commissioners asked for follow-up reporting on pass rates and recommended reimbursement rules for future training.

Marshall County commissioners approved a $4,500 expenditure from the county’s public-safety grant fund on Oct. 6 to pay for training and FAA certification for county-operated drones and volunteer responders.

Mister Gerwig (EMA/jail/public-safety representative) said the county has taken delivery of drones but needs certified operators. The…

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