WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Air Unit - Department 11420
Department Description/Function
P rovides vital support to the County’s fire and rescue system by providing purified compressed breathing quality air to support firefighting and rescue operations. The Air Unit is fully staffed by volunteer personnel.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026 Continue efforts to enhance volunteer staffing in the emergency support services organization. Continue annual oversight of the Air Unit operations budget. Meet as needed with the Air Unit Command staff to keep the budget on schedule to avoid overruns. Evaluate equipment and vehicles to determine needs for continued service.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Continuation of Fire Station fill stations to enhance delivery – procured and installed at Community Volunteer Fire Company of District 12 – Fairplay.
Procured a new utility vehicle for support operations. Completed building enhancements at the Air Unit.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
FY2025 Estimated
FY2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
2,486
2,465
2,600
2,900
SCBA Cylinders Filled
266
306
320
300
Cascade Air Cylinders Filled
238
237
250
265
Air Unit Responses
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
73,970
95,890
66,480
(29,410)
(30.67%)
Grants/Intergovernmental
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Fees/Charges
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Total
73,970
95,890
66,480
(29,410)
(30.67%)
2024 Budget
2025 Budget
2026 Budget
Program Expenditure by Category
$ Change
% Change
Wages and Benefits
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Operating
35,330
44,790
66,480
21,690
48.43%
Capital Outlay
38,640
51,100
0
(51,100)
(100.00%)
Total
73,970
95,890
66,480
(29,410)
(30.67%)
2026 Budget Document
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