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Garfield County adds full-time ARFF operations specialist for airport safety and coverage

Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County
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Summary

The board approved creation of a full-time aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) operations specialist position to extend airport coverage (proposed 7 a.m.–7 p.m. daily), reduce overtime, and address staffing risks during heavy operations; staff said projected airport revenues will cover the cost.

Airport Director Sam Carver asked the board to approve an additional full-time airport operations/ARFF specialist position at the county airport, citing safety and staffing risks during peak operation days. Carver said the airport currently relies on overtime and on-call staffing; adding the position would expand regular coverage to roughly 7 a.m.–7 p.m., seven…

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