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Volunteer fire, rescue and hazmat teams present multi-department budget requests totaling millions
Summary
Multiple volunteer fire departments, rescue teams and the county hazmat team asked Hamilton County for increased operating support and capital funds, citing rising calls, vehicle replacements and staffing pressures.
Chiefs and representatives of TriCommunity, Highway 58, Walden's Ridge, Flat Top, Dallas Bay, the county hazmat team and volunteer rescue groups presented funding requests to the Hamilton County Commission, saying volunteer services face rising call volumes, aging apparatus and growing development in unincorporated areas.
TriCommunity Fire Department asked for $1,160,186 to support operations at five unincorporated stations; presenters said TriCommunity runs about 34% of all…
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