Festus Fire Department may split from city

By: Cathy Kingsley Special to the Countian August 18, 2011

The Festus Fire Department plans to form a committee to discuss the feasibility of developing a fire protection district. At the City Council meeting Aug. 10, Fire Chief Chuck Boyer told the city council there was enough interest in the department to explore the idea. Rather than being under the jurisdiction of the municipal government, a fire protection district would have control over the district and be able to hire employees and adopt bylaws.

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Festus Fire Department may split from city

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