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Carter County approves pilot program to place two daytime firefighters at volunteer stations
Summary
The Carter County Commission approved a 12-month pilot to fund two full-time daytime firefighters—one at Elk Mills/Poga VFD and one at Roan Mountain VFD—at a total county cost of $113,694.28, paid from the Sheriff’s Excess Board Bill Reserves. The program requires quarterly status updates.
The Carter County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously March 16 to fund a 12-month pilot program placing one full-time professional firefighter at each of two volunteer fire stations to improve weekday daytime emergency coverage.
The motion, offered by Commissioner Julie Guinn and seconded by Commissioner Jason Clawson, authorizes Carter County Emergency & Rescue Squad to hire two firefighters—one assigned to Elk Mills/Poga Volunteer Fire Department and one to Roan Mountain Volunteer Fire…
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