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Commissioners approve two new firefighters and OK trial of phone-based radio app
Summary
The board approved two new fire department appointments and authorized staff to pursue a trial of a phone-based communications app (Tango) to supplement radios; initial annual cost estimates discussed were about $3,000.
The board approved adding Kurt Kennedy and Kyler Zweigert to the Cheyenne County Fire Department after a department representative (speaker 8) requested approval. Commissioner (speaker 3) moved to approve the two candidates; Chair (speaker 4) seconded and the board approved by voice vote.
Speaker 8 also outlined a proposal to trial a phone-based communications app called Tango, which some neighboring departments have used. He described a tiered cost estimate with about $1,500 for a basic level and an additional $1,500 to enable phone-to-radio functionality, producing an estimated $3,000 yearly figure depending on the chosen level. Commissioners authorized staff to pursue a free trial period and report back with findings before any purchase decision.
Chair and commissioners emphasized retaining radios for primary communication while using the app as a supplement for personnel who prefer phone-based communication.
