Fire chief outlines multiyear capital requests including training facility, new station design and equipment replacement

Fire department leadership presented a set of capital requests Thursday that include a standalone training facility, design funding for a new Station 1, parking expansion at Station 3, replacement extrication tools, and continued purchase of PFAS‑free turnout gear. Chief Kopp (fire chief, appearing remotely) and Jeremy (presenter for fire) described the training-facility proposal as a site that could provide a three‑story training tower, classrooms and office space and also be scaled down to a connex‑style temporary solution if land acquisition is required. Jeremy said the department would like a permanent training…