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Broward County is poised to wrestle control of its fire rescue services from the Sheriff’s Office—a move that could reshape emergency response for nearly 25 years. After voting to put the issue on the September 22nd agenda, commissioners are weighing whether direct county oversight can cut costs and improve accountability without sacrificing service or jobs. With 907 employees set to transfer under county employment and existing city contracts intact, the change might only mean a new patch on uniforms. But not everyone’s onboard: some commissioners want more data and historical context before committing. As other departments explore independence from the Sheriff’s Office, fire rescue may be next in line—though no official comment has been issued yet.

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