Hardin County nears five-year fire services strategic plan; chiefs to review draft Monday

Hardin County officials reported on July 9 that a five-year strategic plan for county fire services is nearing completion. The draft will be presented to Fire Chiefs at a Monday 6:30 PM meeting to gather feedback on long-term priorities and potential funding strategies.

Minutes state the purpose of the Chiefs meeting is to gather feedback, discuss long-term priorities and work toward consensus on the five-year vision, including potential funding strategies. Following revisions based on Chiefs' input, the updated strategic plan will be presented to the Emergency Service Committee for review in August.

The minutes do not list specific funding amounts, program shifts or a final adoption timeline beyond the August review; further details are to be developed after the Chiefs' meeting and subsequent revisions.