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Port Arthur council hears case for $1 million fire overtime request tied to training, ISO rating and hydrant repairs
Summary
Fire and city staff told the council a $1 million overtime allocation funds training and certifications tied to the city's ISO rating; council asked for details on numbers and costs and for hydrant repair plans after staff said about 2,800 hydrants exist and roughly 200 may be out of service.
Port Arthur's proposed budget includes a $1 million overtime request for the fire department to support training, certifications and readiness tied to the city's Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating, Assistant Fire Chief Antonio and city management told the council on Thursday.
Council members asked for more specificity: how many firefighters will attend what classes, the cost per training, and whether those trainees will leave gaps on day shifts. Assistant Fire Chief…
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