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Committee weighs more equitable funding, recruitment for volunteer fire stations
Summary
Committee members discussed disparities in support for volunteer fire departments, possible formulas combining a base payment with call‑volume percentages, and creation of a recruiting officer and school outreach to address volunteer decline.
Oconee County committee members discussed funding and recruitment challenges for volunteer fire departments on May 6, focusing on equitable allocations and the long‑term decline in volunteers.
Miss Brock (staff member) outlined current funding practices and noted one station’s support showing $15,000 compared with other stations showing $60,000 in the draft budget. Committee members and staff discussed a proposal to provide a base payment to each station with additional funds distributed by percentage based on call volume or activity.
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