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Fire chiefs and volunteers urge county not to cut emergency services as budget debate intensifies
Summary
Fire chiefs and volunteer leaders told supervisors that rising equipment and training costs make county appropriations critical; supervisors publicly pledged to avoid cutting emergency services and discussed recruitment incentives tied to tuition support.
Representatives of Russell County’s volunteer fire departments and rescue squads warned supervisors that proposed budget reductions could harm emergency response capacity and make it harder to recruit and retain volunteers.
William Harrison, representing the Russell County Fire Chiefs Association, outlined equipment and replacement costs that departments face: modern pumpers can cost about $900,000, hose and turnout gear require frequent replacement and specialized equipment and training are…
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