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Revere fire chief says staffing will rely on overtime and grant seeks to add positions; ideal staffing target is 130
Summary
The Fire Department told the subcommittee the FY2026 budget holds most positions but will rely on overtime to cover vacancies; the department is applying for a SAFER grant and said its ideal staffing level is about 130 firefighters, which would support seven companies including the reopening of Engine 2.
The Revere Fire Department told the Ways and Means Subcommittee on June 10 that fiscal 2026’s budget is mostly level-funded but will rely on overtime and staffing strategies to cover vacancies, and department leaders said they are applying for a federal SAFER grant to help add personnel.
The Fire Chief told the committee the department budget is “pretty straightforward” and largely level-funded, with payroll changes tied to annual increases. The chief confirmed some positions…
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