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Winchester council accepts SAFER grant to add six firefighters for three years
Summary
City council approved a resolution to accept a federal SAFER grant that will fund six full‑time firefighter positions for three years; the city will cover a portion of the local share and adjust the pay plan.
Winchester City Council on Oct. 14 voted to accept a federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant that will fund six full‑time firefighter positions for three years.
The grant, presented as a resolution (R 2025‑40) by Councilor Bell, John Piper and Drew Savage, covers roughly $874,000 of payroll and related expenses for the six positions over three years, Piper told council. “The grant covers about $874,000 to fund six new full‑time firefighter positions for three years,” he said.
Why it matters: Council and fire officials said the grant helps the city move toward recommended staffing levels set out in national standards and a…
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