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Fire chief outlines staffing, calls and equipment plans; council approves $82,593.04 in fire bills
Summary
At the Sept. 3 City Council meeting Fire Chief LaRoche reported staffing shortages, an upcoming engine and aerial delivery timeline, call and loss figures for August and asked the council to approve $82,593.04 in department bills, which the council approved by voice vote.
Fire Chief LaRoche told the City Council on Wednesday, Sept. 3 that the fire department remains below budgeted staffing levels, is handling a high call volume and is beginning procurement for a new engine and aerial ladder. The council approved the department’s monthly bills in the amount of $82,593.04.
“Actually operating with 44 full‑time personnel,” LaRoche said when summarizing staffing; the department is budgeted for 51 full‑time positions for fiscal 2026 but has vacancies and several staff out on medical or light duty. LaRoche told council members the department also has four part‑time interns and that the recent application period produced 67 applicants for entry‑level…
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