Local news- Press Release
Cecil County Maryland - County Executive Danielle Hornberger Announces Greater Investment in Volunteer Fire Company Apparatus 14 February 2024 ( news )
Cecil County , state Maryland ( By Press Release office)
Feb 14,2024
| 11| 1
February 14 , 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
County Executive Danielle Hornberger Announces Greater Investment
in Volunteer Fire Company Apparatus
Elkton , MD — Today , County Executive Danielle Hornberger announced her plan to increase funding for the Cecil County Fire and EMS Fire Apparatus and Ambulance Replacement Fund in her FY 2025 proposed budget . The County Executive’s plan would increase funding as follows:
$75 , 000 increase for new ambulances ( from $125 , 000 to $200 , 000 )
$150 , 000 increase for new engines ( from $325 , 000 to $475 , 000 )
$150 , 000 increase for new ladder trucks ( from $500 , 000 to $650 , 000 )
Additionally , the County Executive will be proposing a $250 , 000 increase in the Fund’s annual potential investment ceiling ( from $1 million to $1 . 25 million ) . This investment marks the first time in the history of this program that the annual ceiling would be increased .
“This program has been in existence for more than 16 years and the cost of apparatus has gone up significantly during this time , so we very much appreciate the proposed increase for these vital life - saving vehicles , ” said Dale DeWeese , president of the Cecil County Fireman’s Association .
“This investment will ensure that our volunteer fire companies have the appropriate resources and equipment necessary to continue serving this community in the safest , most effective way possible , ” added County Executive Danielle Hornberger .
The County Executive’s proposed FY 2025 budget will be submitted to the County Council on or before April 1 , 2024 .
###
PLAY the NEWS
* May be useful for visually impaired persons .
Press release information :
Direct link to press release:
Click here .
