Sumner County study session hears expert warn volunteer fire service under strain; county marshal, phased consolidation discussed
A county study session with guest Mark Allen reviewed three paths to sustain volunteer fire services — remain nonprofit, create a county fire marshal/coordinator, or move to a countywide department — with Allen urging phased planning amid staffing shortages, rising equipment costs and uncertain revenues.
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A Sumner County study session on volunteer fire services heard a detailed presentation from Mark Allen, a guest introduced as representing CCNA/CCA podcast, who told commissioners the county should prepare for long-term personnel and funding strain and consider creating a county fire marshal or a phased county fire department.
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