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West Hartford seeks authorization for three reserve non‑transport paramedic vehicles

3189697 · April 29, 2025
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Summary

At a public hearing, the West Hartford Fire Department said it applied to add three non‑transport paramedic vehicles to its existing authorization to provide reserve apparatus for maintenance and special events; the regional council recommended approval and the record was closed pending a written decision.

A hearing officer heard testimony from the West Hartford Fire Department on its application to expand authorization to operate three additional non‑transport paramedic vehicles, saying the vehicles will serve as reserve apparatus for scheduled maintenance or special events.

Hearing Officer Bridal Baum opened the public hearing and entered four exhibits into the record, including the EMS application dated Feb. 28, 2025, an affidavit by Renee Halada, a notice of hearing and a regional council recommendation dated April 3, 2025. Baum swore in department witnesses and closed the record at the end of the proceeding; his office said it will issue a memorandum of decision with next steps.

The department’s EMS officer, Lieutenant Rocco Lodato, told the hearing…

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