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Evansville aims to shore up public safety: raises, new fire station planning and radio replacement
Summary
Fire Chief Knight proposed funding for station maintenance and planning funds to site a new fire station to improve response times; he requested portable radios and apparatus funding tied to new OSHA/NFPA requirements. Police leadership requested vehicle and radio replacements, body‑worn camera maintenance and wellness programming.
Evansville city leaders signaled a sizable public‑safety push in the proposed FY2025 budget, asking the council to approve pay increases, new facility planning and equipment replacements intended to improve response times and meet updated federal standards.
Fire Chief Knight described a two‑part approach: addressing deferred maintenance across aging stations and adding targeted coverage. The department requested $300,000 for station maintenance and $375,000 in the CIP to start site planning and initial work on a new fire station in 2025; Chief Knight said the location would be in a general area “between Van and Green River from Lloyd to Washington” to close response‑time…
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