Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Commission Meeting 7-16-2026

The Montgomery County Fire & Rescue Commission held a meeting on July 16, 2026, focusing primarily on financial oversight, operational improvements, and capital planning. A representative from Brent Edwards and Company presented an Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) report auditing the fire and rescue agencies' financial processes, highlighting strengths such as organization and account coding, and recommending improvements in bank reconciliations, disbursement documentation, receipt issuance, credit card accountability, and formal written policies. The commission approved a motion to allocate an additional $19,004.69 from carryover funds to complete the purchase of a fully equipped ambulance for Christiansburg EMS. Discussions also covered updates to response plans for tanker task forces, motor vehicle crashes, and structure fires, emphasizing more efficient dispatching and resource allocation. The commission reviewed a proposed long-term capital improvement plan for apparatus replacement, aiming to optimize funding and fleet management over 15 years without requesting additional funds. Additionally, the group discussed grant applications for SCBA replacement and the need for improved dispatch technology and communication systems. No votes were taken on response plan or capital plan changes, but feedback was solicited for future consideration.