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Committee unanimously amends proposed budget to extend transport insurance to rostered fire and rescue members

Oconee County Fire Service Advisory Committee · April 17, 2026
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Summary

After discussion about who qualifies as "active" or "honorary," the advisory committee voted unanimously to amend the proposed county budget so all rostered fire and rescue members in Oconee County will be covered under county-paid transport insurance; staff were tasked to provide roster counts for budgeting.

The committee amended the proposed budget to include county-paid transport insurance for all members listed on active rosters for fire and rescue in Oconee County. The chair moved the amendment, which passed unanimously after clarifying discussion about whether "honorary" members would be included and how the county's rosters are maintained.

Why it matters: Staff said the transport insurance…

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