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Haslet fire chief outlines building, generator and EMS contract changes; council pushes for quicker action
Summary
The fire chief detailed line-item increases in the department's budget for physicals, equipment maintenance, a new emergency notification system and a larger generator; council pressed staff to accelerate procurement of critical systems. Officials also explained changes to ambulance coverage under Fort Worth Fire Department EMS.
Fire Department Chief Kurt presented the department's operating requests during the budget workshop and described several line-item increases and capital needs. Major points: - Health and safety: new statutory requirements for firefighter physicals led to a budget increase for medical exams and related health/wellness costs. - Equipment and maintenance: the department reported higher vehicle and equipment maintenance costs and requested funds for uniforms, turnout gear start-up costs for new hires and increased hazmat…
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