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Montebello fire chief outlines staffing gains, $15 million in grants and plans for new Station 4
Summary
Fire Chief presented the department's annual update, reporting about 100 full-time employees, grant awards and equipment purchases, a new emergency operations center and plans for Station 4; council asked about timelines and staffing needs for the proposed northside station.
Montebello Fire Chief delivered the department's annual "state of the fire department" presentation to the City Council, highlighting recent hiring, grants and capital projects and describing ongoing efforts to expand emergency medical services and reserve specialist teams.
The chief said the department now stands at roughly 100 full-time equivalent positions and showed hiring trends that peaked in 2024. He described a portfolio of grants and awards the department manages, noting a SAFER grant for 15 positions valued at about $6.2…
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