Report: Westview- Fairforest Fire Department Paying Off Massive Debt

By: Noelle Kachinsky with credit to 'Herald Journal' | News Channel 7
Published: June 15, 2009

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A fire department is getting out of debt and wants your view on their new budget. News Channel 7's coverage partners at the 'Herald Journal' reported the Westview- Fairforest Fire Department and EMS Commissioners have approved a list of requirements for their next fire chief. Interim Fire Chief Scott Garrett plans to apply for the job. The deparrtment said it would have $44,000 dollars in debt paid off by February. The department has been trying to pay down $400,000 dollars since December.
The public hearing is planned for Tuesday night starting at 7:00 p.m. at Station One. The station is located at 311 North Blackstock Road in Spartanburg County. Commissioners said this year's budget is balanced.

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