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Board hears detailed cost scenarios to expand fire department to 24/7 career staffing; public outreach requested
Summary
Chief Wegman and staff presented options to convert to a full 24/7 career fire department, including a 19‑hire immediate model and phased alternatives; staff estimated a three‑year phased hire would require roughly $1 million in wages plus substantial overtime (an estimated $575,702 for 2026) and could raise millage; the board asked for more public engagement and clearer budget scenarios.
Montgomery Township leaders spent extended time on July 28 discussing options to expand the fire department from a weekday career presence supplemented by volunteers to full 24/7 career staffing.
Chief Wegman and finance staff presented three scenarios including an immediate hire of 19 full‑time firefighters (estimated ~$3 million) and a phased hire (six per year)…
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