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Supervisors flag volunteer fire/rescue equipment, ownership and cross‑border mutual aid costs
Summary
Supervisors discussed a large volunteer‑equipment list and concerns about ownership, insurance and liability; a supervisor said roughly 50% of some volunteer calls were crossing into West Virginia, and staff was asked to bring research to the board and public‑safety committee for study. No appropriation was made.
Frederick County supervisors returned to questions about funding and ownership of volunteer fire and rescue equipment during the Feb. 2 budget work session, saying the issue merits further study before committing large sums.
Board members and staff recalled a previously assembled equipment list and said the logistics—ownership, insurance, reimbursement and whether equipment counted as county…
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