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Cochran Fire Chief reports $17,634.51 FEMA reimbursement paperwork, 103 calls in June

Cochran City Council · June 9, 2026
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Summary

Fire Chief Brock Wilcher told council the department submitted FEMA reimbursement paperwork for Brantley County fire costs ($17,634.51), passed the state audit, is applying for a mini-pumper, resumed issuing burn permits and recorded 103 calls for June.

Fire Chief Brock Wilcher reported several operational updates to the council. He said the department "turned in FEMA paperwork for reimbursement in response to the Brantley County Fire. Amount totaled $17,634.51," reported that they passed the annual Georgia Firefighter Standards and Training audit, are applying for a mini-pumper, have resumed issuing burn permits (by phone with the station) and that several employees obtained Hazmat Operations and Firefighter II state certifications.

Chief Wilcher also provided workload data: call volume for June totaled 103 calls. Those operational details will inform department budgeting and equipment requests during the upcoming budget planning cycle.