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Resident urges Calimesa to address firefighter pay and staffing shortages
Calimesa City Council · December 16, 2025
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Summary
During public comment at the Dec. 15 council meeting, resident Divina Rivera urged the council to address low firefighter pay, retention and staffing levels, saying many calls are medical and that the department has only two paramedics; she suggested considering a public-safety sales tax to attract personnel.
At the Dec. 15 Calimesa City Council meeting resident Divina Rivera told the council she has become close to local firefighters and is concerned about turnover tied to low pay and benefits.
Rivera described seeing firefighters called away from family meals on…
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