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Washington County approves SAFER grant application to seek 18 firefighters
Summary
The Board authorized submission of a FEMA SAFER grant to hire 18 firefighters; county would fund part of the cost if the grant is awarded and will fund nine positions regardless of grant outcome.
The Washington County Board of Commissioners authorized the county’s Division of Emergency Services to apply for and, if awarded, accept FEMA SAFER grant funding to hire 18 firefighters.
David Hayes, director of emergency services, told commissioners the application window opened in late May and closes July 3. "We're looking for a motion to authorize the Division of Emergency Services to submit a FEMA SAFER grant application to hire 18…
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