State fire-services study urges strategic planning, training and capital upgrades for Patrick County

Apr 29, 2025

Patrick County supervisors heard a presentation from a Virginia Fire Services Board study team recommending a strategic plan, clarified emergency‑management roles, stronger volunteer–career coordination, equipment and facility investment, and stepped‑up training and recruitment.

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Patrick County supervisors heard a presentation from a Virginia Fire Services Board study team on county fire and emergency medical services that recommended a strategic plan, clarified authority for the emergency management director, expanded volunteer–career coordination, equipment and capital planning, and stepped‑up training and recruitment efforts.

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