Here’s a recap of Greenville County Council’s Oct. 7 meeting:

Approved: Resolution directing fire district study

Council approved a resolution directing the county administration to undertake a comprehensive study of how fire service protection is provided in the unincorporated portions of the county and the feasibility of consolidating those services into one countywide organization.

Specifically, the study is tasked with identifying the number of fire districts, the areas they serve, an inventory of equipment and facilities, and response times, among others.

It will also evaluate financial operations of the fire service areas and assess potential savings and efficiencies if the FSAs were to be consolidated. The process is expected to include input from the departments, residents and

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