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Fire chief backs fire millage increase; resident urges newer truck and staffing for north Houston County
Summary
Fire/HEMA Chief Chris Stoner told commissioners the raised fire millage will support enhanced service and disaster response; a resident asked for a newer truck and a dedicated firefighter at a north-county station.
Fire/HEMA Chief Chris Stoner told the Houston County Board that the increased fire millage for unincorporated areas will enable his department to enhance service countywide and maintain readiness for disasters. He explained that surplus reserve funds "are necessary to respond effectively in the event of a natural disaster impacting County infrastructure, buildings, or property," allowing the department to make immediate repairs or replace critical assets without waiting for federal relief.
During the public comment period resident Jacqueline Rozier asked the board to consider assigning a newer fire truck to the station that serves north Houston County and to keep a firefighter at that station if it is not currently staffed full time. The transcript does not record a staff or commissioner decision in response to Rozier's request; the board closed the hearing and adjourned without further action on the request that evening.
