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Martin County Fire Rescue warns property-tax proposal could force major cuts
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· July 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the potential cuts and their effects are available from Martin County Fire Rescue and CBS12, including the potential loss of firefighter jobs and fire stations. The financial impact is estimated to be substantial, with a potential loss of $16.
Martin County Fire Rescue is sounding an alarm about potential cuts. A proposed expansion of homestead exemptions could have significant consequences for the department. The financial impact is estimated to be substantial, with a potential loss of $16.5 million.
This could lead to major reductions in personnel and infrastructure. Further details about the potential cuts and their effects are available from Martin County Fire Rescue and CBS12, including the potential loss of firefighter jobs and fire stations.
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Category: safety Published: July 21, 2026 Source: CBS12 Reading time: 1 min
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