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West Palm Beach approves $982,000 for EMS truck, turnout gear tied to SAFER firefighter positions
Summary
The commission approved Resolution No. 45NASH26F to appropriate $712,000 from general fund contingency and $270,000 from the fire-assessment fund (total $982,000) to buy an EMS transport-rescue truck and equipment needed to outfit 17 SAFER-funded firefighter positions; Fire Chief Maddie said outfitting costs average $15,882 per firefighter.
The West Palm Beach City Commission voted to appropriate $982,000 to support an EMS transport-rescue truck, uniforms and bunker gear connected to 17 firefighter positions funded by a FEMA SAFER grant.
Chief Maddie told the commission the SAFER grant covers salary and benefits only and does…
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