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Rural Fire District 1 appeals for sustained funding as commissioners review budget cuts; vehicle replacement and insurance costs flagged
Summary
Rural Fire District 1 representatives told the commissioners that higher insurance costs, vehicle replacement needs and reliance on volunteers strain the district’s budget. The district said its capital balance could cover some replacements but more funding is needed to address a backlog of aging apparatus.
Representatives of Rural Fire District 1 presented a detailed budget briefing to Riley County commissioners on July 17 that emphasized rising insurance costs, a backlog of aging apparatus and the financial limits of a mostly volunteer force.
Fire district officials said insurance costs—vehicle, property and workers’ compensation—have increased substantially in recent years and that newer and replacement vehicles increase insurance exposure. The district described a multi‑year replacement backlog: several apparatuses the staff identified as overdue for…
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