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Fire chief proposes Firecore auxiliary to support non‑emergency department work
Summary
Kasson’s fire chief proposed a Firecore volunteer auxiliary to assist with non‑emergency tasks—fundraising, public education and event support—while council members raised liability, bonding and insurance questions and suggested routing support through the relief association or a separate nonprofit structure.
Fire Chief Joe presented a draft Firecore auxiliary manual to the council proposing a volunteer group to assist the fire department with non‑emergency activities such as fundraising, education and event support. Joe said Firecore members would not be sworn firefighters or carry pagers; the group would focus on logistics, public outreach and occasional on‑scene rehab assistance (water, blankets, shade) when coordinated with other agencies.
Chief Joe described minimum requirements and oversight:…
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