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County approves rescue equipment funds and loan application for volunteer fire departments
Summary
The board approved $22,113.16 for Wolf Creek Fire Department to meet medium rescue certification and authorized the Peachtree Volunteer Fire Department to apply for a tax‑free loan for a new substation; both motions passed unanimously.
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved two public‑safety funding items at its Feb. 16 meeting.
The board authorized $22,113.16 to the Wolf Creek Fire Department to purchase equipment necessary to certify as a medium rescue standard. Separately, the board approved a request from Jordan Messer of the Peachtree Volunteer Fire Department to apply for a tax‑free loan for a new substation. The minutes record both motions as passing unanimously.
The minutes do not specify loan terms, repayment sources or a timeline for the Wolf Creek certification; departments will need to provide additional documentation for implementation.
