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County hears plan to meet $58,291 wildfire participation commitment; proposal due in February
Summary
Fire Warden Travis Hobbs presented a $58,291 Cooperative Wildfire System participation commitment for 2026 and said the county can meet it through equipment purchases and mitigation work; he will provide a proposal by February.
Travis Hobbs, Rich County Fire Warden, presented the county’s 2026 Cooperative Wildfire System participation commitment of $58,291 and discussed meeting the obligation through equipment purchases and mitigation projects. Hobbs proposed the commitment could be used toward purchase of a brush truck, potentially spread over multiple years.
Hobbs told commissioners he will provide a detailed proposal by February outlining equipment and mitigation approaches to satisfy the participation commitment. The minutes do not specify previous contribution levels; the $58,291 figure is recorded as the 2026 commitment in the meeting notes.
