FY2021 Adopted Budget

FY2021 Adopted Budget Organizational Budgets

Volunteer Fire and Rescue Services Division

Improve diversity in volunteer workforce Make connections with senior leadership of various minority populations and target recruitment through various cultural resources. Improve cost effectiveness of volunteer fire service The volunteer fire service receives operational financial support from County government to fund maintenance, equipment, utilities and various additional expenses. A matrix system is the current method of allocation, which is dependent on call load, facility size, types of services and equipment in determination of amount. The matrix system is in its fifth year of existence and due for evaluation. Improve/increase training opportunities for members of the volunteer fire/rescue service Volunteer personnel currently receive training through a myriad of sources, Gear Up Orientation, Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute and the Division of Fire and Rescue Services to name a few. DVFRS will work to increase opportunities for high quality training for members of the volunteer fire and rescue service.

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