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County explores full-time fire-mitigation/assistant fire warden role to expand in-house wildfire work
Summary
Commission asked staff to draft a blueprint for a full-time position to lead wildland mitigation and serve as an engine boss for fires. The county would use mitigation funds and seek state cooperation; a state match figure of about $160,000 was cited.
Josh and county staff briefed the commission on a proposal to create a full-time county position to focus on wildland mitigation and serve as a regional engine boss when needed. The proposal aims to shift some mitigation work from outside contractors to an in-house program to improve continuity and oversight.
Staff said the position would be twofold:…
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