Commission Briefs

Contract amended for fire investigation services

Mason County commissioners amended an agreement between the city and the Mason County Fire Chiefs’ Association at its March 1 meeting.

According to the information packet, the scope of work includes “investigations into origin, cause, circumstances and extent of loss from fire whether of civil or criminal nature” and “to ensure cooperation among local fire districts, the state fire marshal and all state and county law enforcement and regulatory personnel.”

One of five criteria is needed for an investigation: loss of life or serious injury; seria...