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County discusses airboat purchase, DWI "Arrive Alive" tour and tire cleanup; fire department reports staffing gains
Summary
Commissioners heard from emergency services and DWI staff about plans to acquire an airboat for swift‑water rescue, an Arrive Alive driving simulation visit to local schools, and coordinated roll‑off deployments to remove thousands of tires; fire department reported recent hires and training activity.
County emergency‑services staff and program representatives briefed commissioners on a set of public‑safety initiatives meant to expand rescue capability and community education.
Emergency‑services staff explained recent incidents in which swift water rescues required resources located hours away and said acquiring a locally‑stationed airboat would reduce response time in flooding and swift‑water events. Staff said the county has historically relied on resources based near Albuquerque and that the airboat would be a valuable tool during flooding, citing previous rescues where a…
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