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Kankakee City council approves $111,897 in fire-department bills; chief warns fleet is aging
Summary
Fire Chief LaRoche reported to the Kankakee City Council on the department’s October activity and asked members to approve the monthly bills, which the council did on a roll-call vote.
Fire Chief LaRoche reported to the Kankakee City Council on the department’s October activity and asked members to approve the monthly bills, which the council did on a roll-call vote.
"We had 46 sworn firefighters on the roster. We have 51 budgeted for the fiscal year," Fire Chief LaRoche said, noting 42 were assigned to shift and several staff were covering vacancies while the training and community-risk officers were out. LaRoche said the department currently listed 44 active personnel and expected to begin filling open positions once a contract issue was resolved.
LaRoche highlighted several bills and maintenance costs. "Our fuel…
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