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Firefighter urges Highlands County to address low pay, long hours and turnover in Fire Rescue
Summary
A Highlands County firefighter told commissioners new firefighter/EMTs may be the lowest‑paid county employees and cited high turnover (63 recruits since 2020) and average workweeks well above state recommendations, asking the board to study pay and staffing.
A Highlands County firefighter addressed the Board of County Commissioners during public comment on Oct. 7, urging the board to take action on pay, staffing and overtime in Fire Rescue.
Identifying himself as Daniel and giving a Sebring address, the speaker said he recently met the county’s new CFO and noted state support for first responders, but stressed that local pay and work schedules are driving…
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