The Warren County fiscal court read a proclamation designating Emergency Medical Services Week and approved multiple equipment purchases for emergency management and fire services.

Judge Executive Chris read a proclamation honoring local EMS, citing two recent life‑saving responses. The proclamation in the packet designates the week referenced in the meeting as Emergency Medical Services Week.

Following the proclamation the court approved several procurement actions for emergency management and fire departments. Notable approvals on roll call included:

- A determination of $23,980 to VoteSafe (transcript: "vote safe") for four AquaEye sonar devices for Emergency Management; the purchase was described as a single‑source buy and paid for by the SAR grant with a 50% county match. Motion by Squire Lasley, second by Squire Williams; roll call was unanimous.

- A determination of $3,999.96 to Aquavu for four 360‑degree cameras for Emergency Management, a single‑source purchase paid by the SAR grant with a 50% county match. Motion by Squire Aldridge, second by Squire McWhorter; roll call was unanimous.

- A $2,904 annual tower rental payment to Mobile Communications America for the county radio tower system; the vendor was listed as single source. Motion by Squire Cummings, second by Squire Aldridge; roll call was unanimous.

- A $13,820 purchase from Rescue 1 Connector Boats for a Pro X 430 series inflatable rescue boat for Emergency Management; five quotes were solicited, two were obtained, and the board found this the lowest and best. Motion by Squire Lasley, second by Squire Lawrence; roll call was unanimous.

- A $665,123 purchase from Atlantic Emergency Solutions for a Pierce Manufacturing pumper (Sourcewell pricing) to replace Engine 23, which was totaled in a no‑fault Interstate 65 accident. The judge reported insurance paid $400,000 toward the loss; the purchase was authorized and Judge Executive was directed to sign related documents. Motion by Squire Aldridge, second by Squire McWhorter; roll call was unanimous.

Staff noted several of the emergency purchases were grant‑funded (SAR grant) or procured via single‑source or cooperative (Sourcewell) pricing; the court approved all listed emergency equipment items by roll call during the meeting.