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West Palm Beach proposes nine new fire positions; SAFER grant for 17 firefighters pending
Summary
The FY26 proposed budget includes nine new positions in Fire Rescue, and staff noted a pending SAFER grant application that would add 17 firefighters if awarded; city staff said a $2.5 million funding gap would be required to absorb 17 hires without grant support.
City Administrator Faye Johnson outlined the fire-rescue component of the FY26 budget, proposing nine new positions for the department and noting that the department has relied on federal SAFER grants in recent years to expand staffing.
Johnson described the nine positions in the proposed budget as a mix of sworn and civilian roles, including three captains, a fire inspector, a lieutenant fire inspector, a lieutenant for a community‑paramedic…
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