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Oak Park Fire Chief outlines training, recruitment and overtime concerns; Board weighs Baker Tilly staffing recommendations
Summary
Fire Chief J.T. Terry described wellness programs, recruitment and a requested training‑officer position; trustees debated adding 6–9 firefighters recommended as a future consideration by consultants and discussed overtime and funding options.
Oak Park Fire Chief J.T. Terry told the Finance Committee Oct. 30 that the department is requesting a training‑officer position for FY26 and that recruitment and overtime remain top priorities as the village considers longer‑term staffing changes discussed in recent consultant reports.
Chief Terry outlined department priorities including expanded American Heart Association CPR offerings, return of the certified car‑seat program, purchase of an SCBA washer, upgrades to mobile patient‑care technology and continued community risk‑reduction work. He said the department has about 73 full‑time equivalent positions and…
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