Residents, retirees and chiefs urge higher COLA for Cherokee County firefighters
Multiple public commenters and retired fire leadership told commissioners that a higher COLA and targeted funding for quick-response staffing are needed to retain firefighters and protect accreditation, arguing modest per-household costs outweigh turnover costs.
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Multiple residents, retired chiefs and county employees used their three minutes during the public hearing to urge the board to restore or increase pay and benefits for county firefighters.
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