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Chief Carroll reports uneven squad performance, vehicle updates, training schedule and new physicals requirement
Summary
Oconee County Chief Carroll reported first‑quarter run statistics showing mixed squad response rates, vehicle and equipment updates, upcoming training sessions, and a July change that could affect workers'‑compensation coverage for responders without current physicals.
Chief Carroll presented the commission with first‑quarter run statistics and operational updates at the April 24 meeting, reporting variation across squads and several near‑term changes to equipment and training.
Carroll said Seneca and Salem rescue squads were at roughly 99% on the metric presented for the quarter, Oakway improved to 82% in March and finished the quarter at 64%, Walhalla remained just under 50% and Westminster was about 55%. Mountain Rest was described as “basically, nonexistent as a squad in response,” and…
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