Summary
The county's paging system that alerts fire departments and EMS crews to emergencies is at end-of-life. If it fails, dispatch could lose reliable alerting — a serious public safety risk. The committee recommended a $740,000 replacement.
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Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$740,000 from fund balance through the capital program.
✅Who benefits
All fire and EMS agencies — and ultimately every resident who calls 911 — rely on this alerting infrastructure.
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