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EMA proposes county tech‑rescue and hazmat unit; requests $15,000 vehicle and grant support
Summary
Emergency Management (EMA) staff asked commissioners to establish a county technical‑rescue and hazmat response team, describe grant and donation funding strategies, and approve purchase of a used vehicle the staff estimates at about $15,000 to support the unit.
Chilton County emergency‑management staff presented a proposal to create a county technical‑rescue and hazardous‑materials response unit, asking the commission for two resolutions: one to formally establish the unit and another to authorize purchase of a vehicle to support operations.
Nick Bolton of EMA outlined the plan as a countywide, multi‑agency team that would draw personnel and some equipment from municipal fire departments and…
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