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Board hires Matrix Consulting for Newton County Fire operations audit amid public pleas to prioritize firefighter retention
Summary
The Board approved a $61,250 contract with Matrix Consulting Group to conduct a systemic operations review of Newton County Fire Services. Public commenters and commissioners urged swift action to address high turnover and staffing shortages; the audit will include commissioner interviews and recommendations for retention and operations.
The Newton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a professional services agreement with Matrix Consulting Group for a systemic review and operations audit of Newton County Fire Services. The selected firm will conduct interviews, assess operations and recommend changes intended to address staffing, retention and service delivery.
County staff described a competitive RFP process and recommended Matrix as the best qualified. The contract amount is $61,250 to be…
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