CABARRUS COUNTY, N.C. — The Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners is discussing whether to eliminate Squad 410, a firefighter manpower unit that supports municipal and volunteer fire departments across the county.
Cabarrus County Communications Director Jonathan Weaver said the proposed termination is intended to improve operational efficiency and reduce duplication within the county’s emergency response, Queen City News reported.
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Squad 410 includes 12 full-time and at least four part-time firefighters and was created in 2017 to provide extra staffing at emergency scenes. Weaver said the proposed elimination is not tied to budget or performance, but to more departments adding their own paid staff.
Squad 410 firefighters told QC News they were shocked by the planned cuts. If commissioners approve the elimination, their final day will be Oct. 29, with the county offering employment assistance.
The proposal to terminate Squad 410 was on the agenda for the June 1 commissioner meeting, but the meeting ended without a vote, WCNC reported. The commissioners said they would review the materials and reconvene at a later date.
