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St. Johns County shifts routine hydrant inspections to Utilities to free fire crews for emergencies
Summary
County staff said hydrant inspections and flow testing will move from fire crews to a dedicated Utilities team (two inspectors, two technicians) supported by specialized equipment, improving data collection and keeping firefighters focused on emergency response; the change was presented as cost‑neutral to taxpayers.
St. Johns County officials announced on March 24 that routine fire‑hydrant inspections and flow testing will transition from fire crews to a dedicated team within the county Utilities Department, a change officials said will improve data quality and keep firefighters focused on emergency response.
At a presentation to the Board of County Commissioners, the…
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