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Fire chief outlines recruitment push and training changes as department budgets for recruits and a rescue vehicle
Summary
Fire officials told the finance committee about recruitment steps to address firefighter shortages, including lowering entry barriers for candidates, expanded physical‑ability testing, and a capital request to replace an aging rescue unit.
The fire chief told the committee the department remains understaffed and described steps intended to boost recruitment and candidate success. Chief Burns (presenting) said the department had 121 authorized firefighter slots but fewer personnel in active duty, with several recruits in training; he said the city expects additional retirements in 2026 and that maintaining staffing remains a challenge.
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