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Genola adopts ordinance creating combined Fire and EMS department
Summary
The council adopted Ordinance 2025‑05 to establish a Genola Fire and EMS department and appoint a fire marshal; council members voted in favor after a public hearing with no speakers.
The Genola Town Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2025‑05, formally establishing the town’s Fire and EMS department and creating the office of fire marshal.
Council members opened a public hearing on the proposed ordinance; there were no public comments during the hearing. After the hearing, a councilmember moved to adopt the ordinance and the council voted in favor. A council member said the ordinance provides an enabling framework so the department "has the rights to function." Another council member said the town needs the ordinance to put the fire department "on our book somewhere." The measure passed with all those present voting yes.
Why it matters: The ordinance creates a local legal framework for the new Fire and EMS department and appoints a fire marshal, providing authority and structure for local fire and emergency medical services.
Attribution (selected): Council members and the chief and staff reviewed the ordinance during the meeting; no members of the public spoke during the ordinance hearing.
Ending: The town administrator and staff will carry out related administrative steps to implement the new ordinance.
