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EMA director seeks $62,154 for 911 training upgrades; commissioners forward request to council
Summary
Harrison County EMA director Mike Kurz asked commissioners to forward a $62,154 additional appropriation to fund radio equipment, furniture and a dedicated 911 training position to improve dispatch training and reduce liability; commissioners voted to forward the request to the county council.
EMA Director Mike Kurz told the board the county’s 911 dispatch center needs upgrades to training facilities, radio equipment and a dedicated training position to reduce liability and improve response for emergency personnel. Kurz requested an additional appropriation of $62,154 to purchase radio equipment and furniture and to fund training improvements.
Commissioner Brad Wiseman moved and Commissioner Annissa Kellum seconded forwarding the $62,154 funding request to the county council; the motion carried 3-0. The request will be considered by the county council in its upcoming meeting.
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