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Lewiston council reviews fire budget; new station and specialized equipment shift costs to fund balance

2779002 · March 26, 2025
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The proposed fire budget showed a modest net increase; staff said vehicle and equipment requests for the new station would be paid from fund balance and that fire operations currently list 71 firefighters at full authorized strength.

City budget staff and Fire Department leadership presented the proposed fire budget, reporting an overall modest increase. Director Roy said the "overall increase in fire is a 52,024." Fire administration personal-services increases reflect previously delayed hires being budgeted for a full year. The presentation noted four positions in fire administration and described an assistant fire chief and a…

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