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Fire marshal disputes accusations; court defends volunteers after Goodrich fire
Summary
Polk County’s fire marshal presented 2025 activity numbers and rebutted allegations that the marshal and commissioners made all decisions about fire protection; the judge pushed back on public accusations regarding the Goodrich Volunteer Fire Department and expressed support for first responders and a family affected by a recent fatal fire.
The Polk County fire marshal presented annual activity statistics to the Commissioner’s Court on Jan. 27 and addressed recent public allegations about local fire response decisions. The marshal reported 449 calls for service in 2025, 72 life‑safety inspections, 27 plan reviews, 23 fireworks sites inspected, and 85 fire investigations. The office reported $5,460 in fireworks permit revenue and…
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