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The spread of COVID-19 cases in the county has created the need for the Osawatomie Volunteer Fire Department to assist a neighboring department with its calls.
âEffective last night, we added the Osawatomie Fire Department to all responses within the Fontana Fire Department area due to COVID concerns with their staff,â Mark Whelan told county commissioners during a county fire board meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9.
The Board of County Commissioners also serves as the fire board.
âThis way we can ensure we do get a timely response to any fire or EMS calls in Fontanaâs area,â said Whelan, emergency management coordinator at the Miami County Sheriffâs Office. âWeâre hoping that will clear in the next couple of weeks. Once Fontana is back up to their normal staffing, weâll switch it back to Fontana taking care of their own calls unless they call for help.â