Traditional drumming celebrated a new agreement between the Madera County Board of supervisors and the Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians.
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The deal expands fire services to the tribal land and the surrounding community.
That includes a brand new ladder truck to protect the casino and two firefighters working 24/7 at Fire Station Number 8.
Tribal chairwoman Claudia Gonzales says it's more important than ever to increase fire protection since we are in the midst of a drought.
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On top of expanded fire services, the new agreement makes it possible for the Madera County Sheriff's Office to patrol the Tribe's casino and add two new patrol cars.