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Springfield fire budget adds one mechanic, holds staffing steady amid vehicle-replacement planning
Summary
The Springfield Fire Department requested a $29.49 million budget for FY26, adding one full-time apparatus repairman and keeping overall staffing level while trimming some equipment and OTPS costs; councilors asked about staffing, overtime and a proposed consolidated vehicle plan.
The Springfield Fire Department requested a $29,486,202 operating budget for fiscal year 2026, city officials said Monday, May 19.
The request keeps the department at 290 general-fund full-time equivalents and adds one FTE — an assistant fire apparatus repairman — a position the department said was converted from an intern role.
The budget presentation said the increase includes contractual pay adjustments and targeted personnel costs. "This year's budget for the Springfield Fire Department is $29,486,202. This supports a, 290 general fund FTEs along with 2 part timers 2 part time interns," Commissioner Kelly said. He added that the new full-time hire was "a former intern that came out of the…
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