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Fire chief urges planning for chief transition, apparatus replacement and radio upgrades
Summary
Fire leadership told council the department won a $500,000 Bethany Foundation award for Lawrence Park, requested a plan for a full-time chief in 2026, outlined apparatus replacement and refurbishment costs, and described a multi-year radio/pager replacement strategy tied to dual-frequency (VHF/800 MHz) capability.
Fire leadership briefed council on capital and staffing priorities for the department and described near-term funding needs and operational risks.
Grants and capital: the chief reported the Bethany Foundation awarded $500,000 for Lawrence Park, a grant staff said would fund park improvements. On apparatus, staff said a new ladder truck can cost in the $1.0 million to $1.5 million range and that a major refurbishment of an existing ladder could run roughly $300,000 to $400,000. Staff reported the city owns at…
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