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Fire, rescue agencies ask Montgomery County for recurring increases and equipment funding in FY2027 requests
Summary
County fire and rescue agencies requested recurring and one‑time funding for FY2027—Christiansburg asked for a $75,000 recurring recruiting/staffing increase plus an $8,000 one‑time trailer purchase; Blacksburg and others requested recurring increases to match rising operational and maintenance costs. The commission moved to submit the consolidated request to the board.
Representatives from county fire and rescue agencies presented their FY2027 budget requests and explained cost drivers that prompted additional funding requests.
Christiansburg requested a recurring $75,000 allocation aimed at recruiting and additional wage staffing and a one-time $8,000 purchase to replace a heavy trailer with a lighter aluminum trailer to support county UTV operations. Blacksburg cited rising equipment, turnout gear and…
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