ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. — Fire response times in certain sections of Rockingham County shouldn't be affected by recent changes to two volunteer departments, the county said in a press release Wednesday.
Changes were made because of "challenges in recruiting volunteer firefighters," according to the county. The agreement states that the Huntsville Fire Department "shall furnish adequate fire personnel to ensure fire protection to the Jacobs Creed Fire protection district."
As part of a new agreement between the county, the Huntsville Fire Department and the Jacobs Creek Fire Department, Huntsville will "provide personnel, operate the existing Jacobs Creek firetrucks and continue operations out of the Jacobs Creek fire station."
Rockingham County said that "although the two departments have entered into their operational agreement, there is a legal process governed by North Carolina General Statute, that must be followed by the county to complete the merger."
According to the county, existing members of the Jacobs Creek Fire Department have "been provided applications and encouraged to apply with Huntsville Fire Department."
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