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Marshall County Fire approved second drone and countywide gas meters; officials discuss apparatus funding
Summary
Commissioners approved purchase of a second drone for the county fire service and authorized buying handheld gas meters for each fire department; fire leaders also discussed using a county special-projects fund for equipment versus apparatus and encouraged coordinated proposals from smaller departments.
Marshall County commissioners approved adding a second drone to the county fire-service fleet and authorized purchase of handheld gas meters for all departments, while fire leaders discussed how special-project funds should be used for personal protective equipment and shared technology rather than large apparatus.
John Broick, a fire-service representative, said the second drone would improve access for storm assessment, search operations and other emergencies when sheriff’s department…
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