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Supervisors hear proposal to outfit county reserve fire truck as a centrally located backup amid plans for paid crews
Summary
Board members heard a proposal to equip an existing reserve engine, station it centrally and use it as supplemental coverage while paid crews operate other units; supervisors asked fire leadership and staff to develop a detailed plan and cost estimate.
Supervisors discussed a cross‑departmental proposal to outfit an existing reserve fire engine and station it in a central location in the county to provide backup coverage while paid rescue crews cover primary responses.
Supervisor Benjamin described the concept: equip the county’s reserve vehicle so it can be used when paid crews operate or when volunteers are unavailable. He said equipping the reserve apparatus would cost substantially less than purchasing a new frontline engine, and…
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