WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Fire & Rescue Volunteer Services - Department 93130
Contact: James Sprecher Jr.
Department Description/Function
The Association (WCVFRA) strives to enhance the protection of lives and properties by disseminating information and providing training in fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services (EMS), rescue, safety, and related subjects to member volunteer fire and EMS companies while operating educational, informational, and practical fire safety programs directly to the citizens of Washington County. WCVFRA funds the Board of Education high school program that provides college credits for fire and EMS training. WCVFRA provides a framework for cooperation and fraternal fellowship among its members to promote the best interests of the volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue personnel by coordinating with the Division of Emergency Services and Board of County Commissioners. WCVFRA represents the interests of volunteer fire, EMS, and rescue personnel to the County, State and Federal governments. WCVFRA provides financial assistance and direct support through its many programs, including physicals, training, IT support, safety programs and equipment, firefighter safety (Emergency Rehab Unit), Fire Police, Incident Safety officers, as well as providing standards of operations and equipment to authorized fire and rescue companies who provide fire and emergency services to the citizens of Washington County.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
Continue to work with our member companies and County government to define and implement policies and plans for the member companies that will stabilize and normalize operations and resilience for the future. Continue to assist the member companies and County Government to effectively resolve issues with the implementation of career staff. Continue to work with County Government and the Division of Emergency Services to implement additional resources and support for the volunteer companies. Continue to evaluate the current available incentives for volunteers to help retain existing volunteers and acquire new ones to reduce the pressure for additional County expenditures. Provide additional officer training to assist companies with both administrative and operational management. Continue to assist our companies to ensure error free ESO Fire Incident report submission to the fire marshal to preserve 508 funds. Continue to improve and enhance our high school cadet program in cooperation with the Washington County Board of Education. Increase efforts to recruit and effectively retain additional volunteers. To work with the County Commissioners to make additions to the Public Safety Training Center. This was a goal in FY2025 but is still moving through the procurement process and is anticipated to be completed in FY2026.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Worked with our member companies and County Government to define and implement policies and plans for the member companies that will stabilize and normalize operations during the EMS companies’ transition and ensure continued protection for the residents o f Washington County.
2026 Budget Document
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