Brunswick County Commissioners hear update on future of in-county fire services

BOLIVIA, NC (WWAY) — On Monday evening, the Brunswick County manager provided an update to the County Commissioners regarding in-county fire services, as many departments continue to struggle with underfunding.

A couple of ideas being considered include implementing a fire tax, rather than a fire fee, or using $10 million or more from the county’s general fund on a one-time basis.

Commissioner Mike Forte said some chiefs are hoping to get the money now to purchase new equipment…

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