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Search-and-rescue leaders urge $75,000 operating appropriation and warn of federal rule that could hamper volunteer teams
Summary
Search-and-rescue commanders asked the county to keep their operating budget flat at $75,000, highlighted roughly 4,500 volunteer hours this year and warned that a proposed OSHA rule could make volunteer rescue operations untenable; state and national associations are preparing legal responses, presenters said.
AJ Sano, commander of Davis County search and rescue, told the budget committee that the team has about 38 volunteers (20–24 active) and has logged more than 4,500 volunteer hours this year. He thanked the county for last year’s capital funds that allowed the team to acquire new off-road vehicles and equipment through Young Power Sports and private donations.
Treasurer Brad Barlow presented a flat operating request of $75,000, divided into categories such as cold-weather safety uniforms, operating…
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