Senate committee hears request to boost funding for Vermont rural fire protection program

Apr 2, 2025

The Vermont Rural Fire Protection Program, managed by the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts, told the Senate Institutions & IT Committee it needs an annual $70,000 increase to stabilize engineering and personnel capacity as project complexity and repair needs rise.

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The Vermont Senate Committee on Institutions and Information Technology on April 1 heard a detailed presentation on the state's rural fire protection program and a request for a $70,000 annual increase to the program's appropriation.

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