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Multiple Alamance County fire districts ask for tax increases as costs rise
Summary
Six of 12 fire districts told commissioners they need tax‑rate increases to cover vehicle financing, station repairs and staffing shortages. Chiefs cited rising equipment costs, difficulty recruiting volunteers, and requests ranging from fractional pennies up to several cents.
Several Alamance County fire chiefs told commissioners during a work session that operating costs, vehicle payments and staffing pressures are driving requests for modest tax‑rate increases.
Chiefs said parts, vehicles and construction costs have climbed sharply. "We bought one in April '22, $724,000. That same truck now at $4,100,000," one chief said while describing current equipment…
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