Summary
County funding for Engine Company 35 was cut from $22,000 to $15,000 a year, the chief's buggy is deadlined, and a new engine would cost over $1 million. The all-volunteer station lost its county career staff nearly two years ago.
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Last discussed Apr 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
Engine replacement now tops $1 million; the city has about $700,000 banked and is saving toward $1.2 million.
Greenbelt and surrounding communities served by the closest-unit fire and EMS response.
Residents face slower response risk while the station runs fully on volunteers without county career staff.
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