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Framingham Fire Department presents FY26 operating budget; highlights gear replacement and PFAS‑free gear purchase
Summary
The Framingham Fire Department told the finance subcommittee its FY26 operating budget is roughly 94% personnel costs, with the remaining funds covering energy, apparatus fuel, communications and gear replacement. The fire chief highlighted a departmental shift to PFAS‑free turnout gear in response to state guidance and said the gear replacement
The Framingham Fire Department presented its fiscal 2026 operating budget to the finance subcommittee on May 10, saying personnel costs account for roughly 94% of the department’s budget and that the remaining funds are dedicated to station energy, apparatus fuel, communications and personal protective equipment replacement.
Why it matters: Fire department payroll and equipment choices are central to response readiness. The department emphasized that most operating dollars are salaries and that gear and apparatus maintenance require targeted funding to maintain service levels across…
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