MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. — Montgomery County volunteer fire and rescue personnel will receive a 60% reduction in personal property taxes on their vehicles under a measure approved by the Board of Supervisors. | BETTER EVERY SHIFT: 4 lessons for improved communicationThe change would reduce the tax on a vehicle assessed at $5,000 from $127.50 to $50. “I believe that this will help retain people, get people more active, and help y’all show your appreciation to us as volunteers,” Tickle said. County officials estimate the program would reduce annual tax revenue by about $52,000 if 150 volunteers participate. County supervisors and the Christiansburg Town Council are scheduled to meet Aug. 17 to discuss how the proposed fire and rescue initiatives could be funded.