Volunteer Fire Department Ordinance
Summary
The council is considering a new chapter in the municipal code establishing a Volunteer Fire Department, but continued the hearing to June 2 while materials are completed.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
A volunteer fire department could expand the city's fire response capabilities.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — July 7, 2026
A new ordinance writes the volunteer fire department's contract and call priorities into city code — Priority 1 and 2 calls become mandatory, with a list spelling out what counts as each priority. Final vote at the next meeting.
City Council — June 2, 2026
The city is creating a volunteer fire department chapter in the Municipal Code. Staff is finalizing which emergency calls count as priority one, two, or three, using Fresno and Kings County EMS standards. The hearing continues July 7.
City Council — May 19, 2026
The council is considering a new chapter in the municipal code establishing a Volunteer Fire Department, but continued the hearing to June 2 while materials are completed.
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