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Mayor and fire chief discuss consolidation and radio upgrade; DNR agreement in progress
Summary
Mayor DeVere reported regional talks about combining fire departments; Fire Chief Colton said the county is moving to digital radios and he is working on a Forestland Response Agreement with the Department of Natural Resources.
Mayor DeVere said he attended a mayor's lunch in Roslyn where the prospect of combining fire departments was discussed and expressed hope that neighboring councils would meet to pursue that discussion. The comment was recorded as part of routine council reports on Jan. 20.
Fire Chief Colton reported he is updating the department's reporting system, noted the County's direction toward a transition to digital radios, and said he is working on a Forestland Response Agreement with the Department of Natural Resources. He also mentioned merchandising efforts for the department. No formal interlocal agreement or vote was recorded at the meeting.
