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Carter County approves sheriff-run pilot to place two deputies with volunteer fire departments
Carter County Commission · March 17, 2026
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Summary
Commissioners approved a pilot program placing two sheriff's employees with volunteer fire departments for weekday daytime emergency coverage at a total cost of $113,692.66 funded from the sheriff's excess board reserves; quarterly status updates will be provided.
The Carter County Commission approved a pilot program to station two Sheriff's Office employees (one each at Elk Mills Stony Valley Fire Department and Roan Mountain Volunteer Fire Department) to provide weekday daytime emergency response coverage. The program was approved at a…
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