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fire and EMS infrastructure

Summary

Montgomery County's emergency services are struggling to keep up with growth as volunteer numbers plummet. A new study says we urgently need three new stations and paid staff, including a dedicated fire marshal, to keep everyone safe.

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Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Building three new stations and hiring a bunch of new staff is going to cost taxpayers a pretty penny.

✅Who benefits

You and your family will benefit from faster emergency response times and better overall public safety.

⚠️Who could be affected

Taxpayers footing the bill for the new stations and staff will feel the pinch.

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The Roanoke Times (Blacksburg Town Council search)Jun 23, 2026

Study identifies staffing, station needs for Montgomery County Fire and EMS

Montgomery County should build three new fire and EMS stations and add personnel, including a fire marshal, to prepare for future growth and a shrinking volunteer base, according to an expert study.

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