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Fire chief asks board for training, whole‑blood program and civilian positions in FY2026 budget
Summary
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Chief presented decision packages that include officer development training, a whole‑blood program for trauma response, additional civilian administrative staff and equipment/fleet investments; total decision‑package ask ~ $1.3 million, while baseline budget pressures were described at roughly $4.2 million.
Fire Chief Golden presented Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue’s FY2026 decision packages May 14, asking the Budget Advisory Board to consider funding training, operational continuity and new medical and administrative capabilities that the department says will improve response and readiness.
The chief said the most urgent asks are an officer development program (training for about 100 firefighters over two years), a whole‑blood prehospital program for major trauma incidents and several civilian administration positions to provide continuity in timekeeping, emergency‑management paperwork and fleet coordination. "My very first task is for an officer development training," Chief Golden said, adding that this training is meant to prepare staff to fill upcoming retirements.
Staff also described the…
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