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Quincy Fire Department adds firefighters, plans lithium‑ion battery handling expansion
3329877 · May 15, 2025
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Council approved the fire department budget that funds new hires and expanded hazardous waste recovery for damaged lithium‑ion batteries; officials said the city is seeking a permanent on‑site staging location for battery storage pending contracted pickup.
The council approved the Quincy Fire Department—s FY26 budget during the May 13 hearings.
Fire officials said personnel levels are increasing: a recently awarded federal hiring grant will cover 16 firefighter positions for three years, and the department has added 27 new firefighters (including transfers and…
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