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Commissioner raises idea of future full-time paid county fire department

Stephens County's volunteer fire service could eventually shift to a paid model, but officials say the change would take years to plan.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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January 24, 2025: Future paid full-time County Fire Department

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At a Board of Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Oglesby opened discussion on the idea of creating a future full-time, paid county fire department.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 01/24/2025Board Of Commissioners Agenda Packet 02/11/2025

Oglesby said the process of establishing such a department takes years to plan.

SourcesBoard Of Commissioners Minutes 01/24/2025

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Future full-time paid county fire department

Commissioner Oglesby began discussion on a future paid full-time fire department, and stated this process takes years to plan.

Discussed
discussed

Future paid full-time County Fire Department

Commissioner Oglesby began discussion on a future paid full-time fire department, and stated this process takes years to plan.

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