On Sept. 21, the Sumter County Board of County Commissioners (SCBOCC) meeting will be held at Everglades Regional Recreation Complex at 7 p.m.
The SCBOCC will be discussing and voting on the recommendation presented by the Ad Hoc Fire, EMS and Transport Committee. The recommendation includes retaining the two separate fire departments, The Villages Fire Rescue and Sumter County Fire Rescue, with no consolidation and that Sumter County provides in-house countywide medical and transport (ambulance) services.
The SCBOCC can adopt, amend or deny the Committee’s recommendation, determining the future delivery of fire and EMS services within The Villages community. The meeting is open for Villagers to attend and place their input towards the recommendation. Villagers can also share their input by emailing the Sumter County Commissioners.
– Written by Gazette News Editor, Emily Baker