A proposal to consolidate Buncombe County's 20 fire districts into a single, unified district is under consideration by county commissioners. The move seeks to address inconsistencies in service and create a more sustainable funding model for fire protection, according to Blue Ridge Public Radio.Fire Marshal Kevin Tipton described the current system as a "quiltwork of fire districts," each with its own tax rate and budget process. During the March 17 meeting, Tipton presented findings from a rec