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Two volunteer departments report staffing gains and equipment needs to Curry County commissioners
Summary
Ranchville and County Line volunteer fire chiefs told commissioners their departments have improved staffing and ISO ratings but still need equipment and construction fixes — Ranchville seeks a 4,000-gallon tanker while County Line reported ISO improvement to a 5 and equipment upgrades.
Ranchville and County Line volunteer fire departments reported progress and outstanding needs to the Curry County Board of Commissioners during the meeting.
Ranchville Fire Chief Marcus Petroski said Ranchville now lists about 19 members and recorded roughly 15 documented calls last year, with dispatch discrepancies likely meaning 10–12 additional uncounted calls. He said the department’s Insurance Services Office rating was 7 and that a recent pre-ISO inspection by the state fire marshal’s office indicates the department should qualify for ISO 5, a change that could reduce residential insurance rates in that district.
Petroski said the department will apply for a grant to…
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