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Elgin moves to expand fleet mechanics and run in‑house paramedic training to reduce overtime and outside repairs
Summary
Fire and public works leaders said Nov. 12 the city will add three mechanics to consolidate fire fleet work under City Fleet Services and run an in‑house condensed paramedic course for about 23 EMTs, at a one‑time cost estimated at $1 million.
Fire Chief Robert Soggin and Public Works Director Aaron Neal told council Nov. 12 they plan to shift fire vehicle maintenance into the city’s Fleet Services division and add three mechanics who will be initially housed at Fire Station 7. The consolidation aims to reduce outsourced transmission and major repairs, improve preventive maintenance and lower firefighter overtime currently used for fleet work.
Chief Soggin said Elgin’s model has relied on firefighter driveway‑mechanics and…
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