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Grand Rapids board approves updated Portage County fire mutual-aid agreement
Summary
The Grand Rapids Town Board approved Resolution 2026-25 on March 11, 2026, affirming the town's participation in a Portage County mutual-aid firefighting agreement that clarifies equipment requests versus MABAS-style escalations; the vote was by voice and the measure carried.
The Grand Rapids Town Board unanimously approved Resolution 2026-25 on Wednesday to update the Portage County Fire Service Agreement and reaffirm the town's role in county mutual aid.
Bob, speaking for the Grand Rapids Fire Department, told the board the update reflects changes in county departments and modernizes language. "We're willing to go and help other departments when they're called, and in…
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