FY 26 Approved Operating Budget

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES

Volunteer Fire Companies Cost Center 223000

ORIGIN & PURPOSE : The Volunteer Fire and Ambulance Companies in Harford County respond to all fi re , ambulance and rescue incidents occurring within county boundaries and upon request , respond to emergency situations in neighboring jurisdictions . Harford County is one of the largest counties in the United States to still maintain an all volunteer status . In accordance with Chapter 1 , Section 33 , of the Harford County Code and in recognition of this dedicated volunteer service , and as this service represents a substantial savings to Harford County and its residents , funds are provided through this budgetary account to support the Association of the Volunteer Fire & Emergency Medical Services of Harford County , Inc .

DIVISION SUMMARY BY CHARACTER

DES VFC by Character

FY 23 Audited

FY 24 Audited

FY 25 Approved Budget

FY 26 Approved Budget

SALARIES AND WAGES

$0

$1,292,879

$1,674,910

$1,664,340

CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

$569,215

$653,156

$665,000

$811,000

SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS

$4,914

$9,957

$30,000

$0

MISCELLANEOUS

$8,088,295

$8,133,696

$8,552,423

$9,150,965

$8,662,423

$10,089,689

$10,922,333

$11,626,305

TOTAL

426