Posted by Staff Reports | Aug 21, 2026 | Floyd News, Top Local News | 0 | The Rome‑Floyd Fire Overview Committee met recently to review financial trends, incident activity, training achievements, equipment needs, and upcoming community events as leaders outlined both progress and challenges facing the department. Finance Director Toni Rhinehart reported that revenues remain consistent with last year, while total expenses and transfers increased by $703,000. Despite the rise, the department is still $155,000 under the year‑to‑date budget. Operating expenses climbed to $542,000, driven largely by pay adjustments and higher health insurance costs. Personnel expenses now account for 75% of the department’s total budget. Retirement contributions increased by $160,000, reflecting higher payroll. The joint EOC fund balance stands at $60,167, with an additional $10,000 expected from the city and county later this year. Division Chief Jamie Stone presented incident statistics for May, June, and July: Stone noted that hydrant inspections are handled by a dedicated crew, while business fire inspections are conducted by separate staff. Division Chief Clete Bonney highlighted several specialized training sessions, including a new battery energy storage system class hosted by Georgia Power and structural fire control instruction with on‑site trainers. Atlanta Gas Company also provided training on natural gas and propane tank safety. The department’s refurbished reserve quint was…
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