# Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Commission Meeting 11-5-2026

The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Commission meeting on November 5, 2026, discussed capital planning, screening costs, and upcoming budget requests. The commission approved a conceptual format for a longer-term apparatus replacement Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), with specific unit details still to be corrected and the plan remaining flexible. Officials described typical annual replacement funding of about $1.8–$1.9 million and noted that FY2028 projections approach $3 million. The framework is intended to improve multi-year cost forecasting and allow adjustments to replacement priorities; no individual vehicle purchase was approved. Budget instructions for the next fiscal year were distributed, with requests due December 11.

Officials reported an existing arrangement with Life Scan for cancer screening at $825 per person. The available budget covers approximately 32–34 people, while 40 are needed for the provider’s mobile unit visit; departments were invited to contribute funds. A state grant may provide about $495 per career staff member, and officials said they had asked the governor to appropriate another $5 million to support screening for volunteers. Other procurement-related updates included planning for a new radio system, special-operations training courses that will be funded from a mix of sources, and a new squad vehicle being prepared for service. No new contract award or specific equipment purchase was voted on.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Sources
- [Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Commission Meeting 11-5-2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50U9Wttgan4) - montgomeryva