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Fire chief outlines staffing, aging apparatus and rising costs; Select Board asks for follow‑up
Summary
Interim fire leadership told the Select Board on Oct. 28 that the department has shifted toward greater paid staffing, has aging equipment with significant repair needs, and faces higher per-diem and payroll costs; the board asked for additional financial and staffing options before acting.
The interim fire chief informed the Select Board that the department has transitioned substantially from a volunteer/call model to a staffed model and that personnel and per‑diem costs have increased accordingly. The chief said the department added two full-time firefighter positions, a 32-hour EMS coordinator and additional administrative support since 2022, and that per‑diem wages and…
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