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Commission approves boundary change to fold two township fire districts into Dickinson County Fire District No. 1
Summary
The Dickinson County Commission adopted Resolution 031226 to detach Sherman and Fragrant Hill township fire districts and attach those territories to Dickinson County Fire District No. 1, citing administrative burdens, volunteer shortages and equipment standards as drivers. A 30‑day protest period follows before taxation shifts take effect.
The Dickinson County Commission on March 19 adopted Resolution 031226 to alter fire‑district boundaries, detaching territory from Sherman and Fragrant Hill township districts and attaching it to Dickinson County Fire District No. 1.
Fire Chief Paul of District One told the commission the move responds to growing administrative demands and volunteer recruitment shortfalls in the smaller township departments. “The administrative side of the fire service today has gotten to be so burdensome,” Paul said, noting new reporting and equipment inspection…
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