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Fire chief reports increase in volunteers; trustees consider uniform purchase and hear of $267,000 hydrant grant
Summary
Fire Chief reported 22 volunteers and recent training; trustees discussed ordering jackets, shirts and hats and a trustee proposed a $3,000 uniform purchase. Separately, staff announced a $267,000 grant award for hydrant replacements.
The fire department reported growth in volunteer ranks and presented clothing and gear purchase requests; trustees discussed funding and quantity details and considered approving a uniform purchase.
Speaker 2 said the department has 22 volunteers, multiple volunteers in EMR training, and two EMTs on board, with several recent accident and medical calls. Speaker 2 presented invoices for jackets, hats and shirts and said the department typically orders uniforms twice a year and needs additional items because staffing has increased.
Speaker 5 moved that the board approve $3,000 to purchase new uniforms for the fire department. Trustees discussed personalization costs, jacket styles (noting branded vs. generic options) and verification of quantities. Staff said grant-funded gear shipments are arriving in phases and that some grant-procured gear will be delivered this week.
In a separate funding update, Speaker 6 announced the town had been approved for a fire hydrant replacement grant totaling $267,000; staff said work will begin after issuance of a notice to proceed and that the award adds to about $510,000 in recent improvements provided by the funding source over multiple years.
Next steps: staff will finalize quantity and personalization details for uniform purchases, confirm available funds and grant timelines, and bring any purchase or contract documents to the board if additional approval is required.
