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Fire chief seeks staffing and fleet support in FY26; highlights training academy and USAR role
Summary
Fire Chief Ken Pravitz told council the department's proposed budget adds 30 firefighters to reduce overtime, funds fleet and apparatus needs, and continues work on firefighter health and a regional USAR task force.
Fire Chief Ken Pravitz said the manager’s proposed budget moves to stabilize staffing and address apparatus needs, adding 30 FTEs that represent the second half of a previously approved increase. "This budget also adds some additional staffing... 30 new firefighters," Pravitz said, and he reported the recent recruit class significantly reduced overtime.
Pravitz outlined other budget…
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