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Denton County emergency service districts report recovery, adopt operations plan and budget priorities

2172962 · January 29, 2025
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Summary

Representatives of Denton County Emergency Service Districts 1 and 2 told the Commissioners Court they have moved from crisis to sustainability, adopted a strategic plan and budget priorities for 2025, and plan new stations, equipment and staffing to address rising call volume.

Denton County emergency services leaders told the Denton County Commissioners Court on Jan. 28 that Emergency Service Districts 1 and 2 have stabilized after a multi-year institutional crisis, adopted a short- and long-term master plan and are implementing new staffing and capital programs to meet rapidly rising demand.

In a presentation led by Sheldon Gilbert and Chief Vaughn, district leaders said the combined ESDs have moved from “survival” and “recovery” into “sustainability” and are now pursuing a “high-performing organization” goal. The presenters said the districts have adopted financial controls recommended in a forensic audit, established capital replacement and reserve funds, and put human-resources and financial best…

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