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County and volunteer association negotiate MOA with LOSAP and health-screening benefits; legislation expected
Summary
The committee reviewed a memorandum of agreement with the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association that increases association funding by 2.5% for FY27, adds volunteer screening and limited screening-cost reimbursements (ultrasound every 36 months, up to $800 for certain blood tests every 10 years) and contains LOSAP changes that require legislation; committee signaled support to advance terms to council.
The Public Safety Committee reviewed the memorandum of agreement (MOA) between Montgomery County and the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association (MCVFRA) for FY2027–2029. Committee staff said the MOA was negotiated with multiple parties and included items that require council action and appropriation.
Wellens (council staff) summarized the primary fiscal items: a 2.5% increase in association funding with an FY27 fiscal impact of roughly $8,000–$9,000; modest increases in volunteer nominal fees; a new Public Safety Training Academy course (approximate fiscal…
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