Henry County Fire Department renews agreement with Newton County

The Henry County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the Henry County Fire Department to renew their Automatic/Mutual Aid Agreement with Newton County.

The action came at the board’s May 1 regular meeting. The respective counties will provide, subject to availability, fire department resources to each jurisdiction in the event of an emergency. Specifically, Henry County will send one fire engine, a minimum of two firefighters and one chief officer to aid in an emergency.

Information: henrycounty-ga.com/fire.

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