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Salisbury officials present three-year fire/EMS funding proposal to Wicomico Council
Summary
Salisbury Mayor and Fire Chief Ralph Frampton outlined a proposed three-year funding agreement and a $3 million catch-up payment spread over three years for county calls handled inside and outside city limits; councilmembers debated term length and cost-of-readiness items.
Salisbury Mayor Derek Taylor and Fire Chief Ralph Frampton appeared in the council’s open work session to present a draft three-year fire and emergency medical services (EMS) agreement that would increase county support for Salisbury fire and special operations.
Chief Frampton said the city wants a stable, multi-year arrangement that spreads previously unpaid costs over three years and preserves current emergency service coverage. “In 2024, Salisbury responded to 17,026 calls. That's up 4.4% from 2023 and is more than the rest of the entire county's fire and EMS put…
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