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Jefferson County approves new countywide Wildland Fire Management Program and budget amendment
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a supplemental budget item to establish a county Wildland Fire Management Program run through the sheriff's office, following staff presentation and widespread support from fire chiefs, volunteers and district representatives.
The Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners on June 24 approved a supplemental budget amendment to establish a County Wildland Fire Management Program administered through the sheriff’s office, following a staff presentation and extensive public testimony from fire chiefs, volunteers and district leaders.
County staff described the program as a three‑part effort to increase wildfire preparedness, expand response capacity, and centralize administrative functions. In remarks to the board, the presenter outlined planned elements including risk‑mitigation crews, a countywide home‑assessment program, a micro‑grant cost‑share for homeowners, expanded staffing with nationally‑recognized wildland qualifications, and centralized data platforms to support community wildfire protection plans (CWPPs).
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