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WINFIELD - A proposal before Putnam County commissioners to raise the county's fire service fees for the first time since the rates were established in 1986 drew a crowd, sympathy, suggestions and no immediate action.
Costs of fire-fighting equipment and gear and workers compensation coverage have risen dramatically, said John Smoot, chief of the Teays Valley Volunteer Fire Department.See the full content of this document
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Putnam Weighs Hefty Hikes in Fire Service Fees
At the same time, the number of volunteers countywide has plummeted, underscoring the need for the employment of some full- time firefighters, he said.
"We know with the current economic situatio...See the full content of this document
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