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Firefighters urge restoration of officer at Engine Company 9; city to evaluate consultant proposals for department study
Summary
Firefighters and the city discussed restoring an officer at Engine Company 9 and the timeline for a consultant study of fire/EMS deployment.
Firefighters told council they want a dedicated company‑level officer at Engine Company 9 to provide on‑scene leadership and mentoring for new personnel, while the city said it is reviewing consultant proposals for a broader fire/EMS staffing and deployment study.
Kyle Dalton, a Bethlehem firefighter and treasurer of the Bethlehem Firefighters Association, said engine company 9 is operating without a supervisor and that restoring an officer position would "improve on‑scene leadership, strengthening the span of control and support" for recruits. Dalton told council that 32 of 72…
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