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Fire chief reports busy summer: staffing stable, training completed, FEMA grant application expected in fall

5504735 · July 29, 2025
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Fire Chief Bittner told the board the department is fully staffed for now, several personnel completed Fire Officer I training, community events passed without incident, and the department plans to apply for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant through FEMA when it opens in the fall.

Fire Chief Bittner gave a monthly operations update, saying the department is fully staffed at the time of the meeting but that the city is still recruiting part‑time firefighter‑EMTs and part‑time paramedics.

Bittner reported a busy summer that included staffing for Fourth of July fireworks and participation at…

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