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Brentwood selectmen table plan to restore 24/7 EMS coverage as officials seek cost details
Summary
Select board members delayed a decision on a plan from the fire chief to fund round-the-clock ambulance coverage, saying they needed more details on costs and staffing. The chief proposed using per‑diems and reassignments this year and warned of frequent nights without coverage if nothing changes.
Brentwood selectmen on Monday delayed a vote on a plan to restore two-person night coverage for the town’s emergency medical services after weeks of staffing shortfalls and a finance uncertainty.
The move leaves the town’s proposal for expanded night coverage — which Fire Chief Byrd said would cost roughly $95,309 for the balance of 2025 and raise the 2026 budget by an estimated 7.85% — under review while board members and the incoming deputy discuss details in nonpublic session next week.
Chief Byrd told the board the department has faced…
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