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Fire chief says new station and apparatus remain priorities; department cut hires in lean budget
Summary
Fire department asked for additional personnel and deferred apparatus purchases; a fire engine on order is years out, the department keeps about $800,000 in a capital account for apparatus, and hydrant work and ISO rating implications were discussed.
The fire department’s budget was presented as largely flat but with upcoming capital needs, including a fire engine the chief said is on order and expected to deliver in the fall of 2026. The chief and City Manager Tom Daugherty said the city has set aside roughly $800,000 in a capital account toward that apparatus. "I think we'll make a decision at that point whether we pay cash for it or we get a note on it," Daugherty said.
The chief described lengthy manufacturer lead times: the truck on order…
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