Scranton fire department requests inspector reallocation, highlights prevention programs and levy-certification work

Nov 26, 2025

Fire leadership proposed shifting one firefighter into a fire-inspector role (no net personnel increase), described expanded prevention outreach and a smoke-detector blitz, and updated council on levee/SQRA work with the Army Corps and FEMA that could affect flood-insurance requirements.

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Scranton's fire leadership asked the council to approve a reallocation that would convert one firefighter from the floor to a fire-inspector role; the chief said the change would not increase total headcount but would strengthen proactive prevention and life-safety inspections.

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