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Hendersonville approves mutual-aid pacts with two volunteer fire departments after term-length dispute
Summary
The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen voted unanimously to authorize interlocal mutual-aid agreements with Shackle Island Volunteer Fire Department and Number 1 Volunteer Fire Department. An amendment to extend the agreementsfrom one year to two years was proposed, debated and withdrawn.
The Hendersonville Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Feb. 2025 approved interlocal mutual-aid agreements with Shackle Island Volunteer Fire Department and Number 1 Volunteer Fire Department, after a bid to change the contractsterm length touched off debate.
The board voted to authorize resolution 2025-08 (Shackle Island) and resolution 2025-09 (Number 1), each approving a mutual-aid assistance agreement for city fire department services. Both resolutions passed unanimously.
Why it matters: The agreements formalize mutual aid between the city and nearby volunteer departments, clarifying response expectations and legal terms for shared incidents. Board members and volunteers raised concerns about the contract term length, potential administrative burdens on the volunteer department and the need…
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