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Harrington fire chief reports deployments, donated rescue boat and ongoing delays with KDEM reimbursements
Summary
Fire department reported multiple mutual-aid deployments, training and a donated Zodiac valued at about $23,000; the department cited reimbursement delays from KDEM and described the current reimbursement structure ($198.9 per truck-hour) and volunteer stipend practice, and commissioners requested a written report on costs and expected reimbursements.
The Harrington fire department reported recent operational activity, the addition of water-rescue capability through a donated Zodiac boat, and continuing reimbursement delays from the Kansas Department of Emergency Management (KDEM).
A department representative (Fire Chief) summarized multiple deployments and monthly call totals (one month with 93 calls and 62 emergency responses; a later month of 68 calls with 33 medical assists and other incidents). He described mutual-aid training, drafting with brush trucks, and the department’s ongoing volunteer recruitment…
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