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Commission approves MOU to provide county fire and EMS to Village of Hatch amid volunteer shortfall
Summary
Facing a decline in volunteer firefighters, the commission authorized the county manager to negotiate and sign a memorandum of understanding to provide fire and emergency medical services to the Village of Hatch; staff said career staffing will better centralize coverage and reduce long response times in northern areas.
Dona Ana County commissioners on Sept. 9 approved a resolution authorizing the county manager to negotiate and sign a memorandum of understanding with the Village of Hatch for fire and emergency medical services.
Why it matters: Interim County Fire Chief Andy Bone told the commission the county has seen a marked decline in…
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