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EMA chief urges restoration of equipment and training funds; requests AV upgrade for emergency operations center
Summary
Chief Matthews outlined multiple restorations: increased uniform and small-equipment budgets, replacement fire apparatus, additional ambulance remount and Lucas devices, and an AV overhaul for the emergency operations center.
Emergency Management Agency Chief Matthews asked the commission to restore several line items cut in the draft budget, citing wear on equipment, training needs and long lead times for ambulance remounts. "The recommended amount would have resulted in an overall budget cut of about 11% for my agency," Matthews said, and requested a smaller net reduction by restoring specific items.
Matthews asked for a higher uniform allowance because his department has 95 uniformed personnel and $325 per…
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