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Rural Fire grant denied; sheriff pursuing regional radio grant
Summary
Rural Fire Chief Todd Winscher reported the department did not receive a September grant award; Sheriff John Walker said his office is coordinating with other counties to seek a grant for radio equipment purchases.
Rural Fire Chief Todd Winscher informed commissioners that the grant applied for in September was not awarded. "They did not receive the grant that was applied for back in September," Winscher said, noting the department will evaluate next steps.
Sheriff John Walker said the sheriff’s office is coordinating with neighboring counties to pursue a separate grant to purchase radio equipment. Walker described the effort as inter-county coordination to improve radio capability, but no dollar amounts or timelines were provided in open session.
