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Commission discusses extending consultant contract to support regionalized fire and EMS districts

Penobscot County Commission · December 4, 2025
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Dr. Paul Froman told commissioners he has worked with nine communities, the UT and three groups exploring regional fire/EMS districts; commissioners signaled support to continue his six-month contract if grant or outside funds cover it and asked staff to put a formal vote on Dec. 11.

Dr. Paul Froman, a consultant working with several communities on regionalizing fire and EMS services, updated Penobscot County commissioners on his work and asked whether the county wanted to continue his contract. Froman said three community groups have told him they plan to take district plans to voters next year and that in total "it's 9 communities…

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