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Garland forms Fire & EMS stakeholders committee; staff plans nine‑month review with budget timing tied to 2026 CIP
Summary
Council received an update on a Fire and EMS Stakeholders Committee charged with evaluating the city’s 24-on/48-off schedule, EMS service model and financial sustainability; the nine‑month process will provide recommendations in mid‑May 2026 to align with the budget/CIP schedule.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Ott and Leticia McNatt, assistant to the city manager and public-safety committee liaison, briefed council on the newly formed Fire and EMS Stakeholders Committee and its work plan.
The committee, which includes council representatives, department leadership, union representatives, medical oversight and a consultant from Emergency Medical Solutions, will meet monthly with the stated goal of returning to council in…
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