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Washington County committee agrees to revise volunteer firefighter emergency‑response leave policy and return for approval
Summary
Members discussed a draft handbook addition to provide paid emergency‑response leave for volunteer firefighters, debated required documentation (911 records, chief's letter), and asked staff to add verification language and return the policy next month for action.
Washington County personnel committee members reviewed a draft handbook addition to provide paid emergency‑response leave for volunteer firefighters and asked staff to add verification language before returning the item for formal approval.
The draft, presented by an HR staff member, would add a paid emergency‑response leave for county employees who are volunteer firefighters. “We didn't ask for proof, so to speak,” the staff member said while explaining the current draft. Committee members pressed for clearer documentation requirements and…
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