County OKs VFD, responder contracts

Burleson County commissioners approved a new community service contract for local volunteer fire departments and first responders at their Monday, April 13, meeting.

The new contract increases the rate paid by the county to $400 per call, up from $285, and applies to Beaver Creek VFD, Caldwell VFD, Snook VFD, Birch Creek Area VFD, Cooks Point VFD, Somerville VFD, Black Jack VFD, Deanville VFD and C…